Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
28.9Performance66.1
49.8Display53.6
29Camera46.5
71.3Battery70.5
46.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+48) and performance (+37). Redmi Note 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- 63% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+4% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 385 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 1,900 nits+6% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,438Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,035Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+63% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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