REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
25.6Performance66.1
66.5Display53.6
45.9Camera46.5
89.4Battery70.5
100Features94.7
9 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and camera (+1). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 26
- 162% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 3,070
- 136% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,438 vs 1,032
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 16% lower weight: 193 g vs 230 g
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+84% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+1% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,032Bottom 35% | 2,438+136%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,070Bottom 41% | 8,035+162%Top 19% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 30% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+104% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.5 h+52% | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 193 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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