REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
25.6Performance82.4
66.5Display66
45.9Camera47.3
89.4Battery71.7
100Features94.7
6 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) 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 battery score: 89 vs 72
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 104% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 26
- 275% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 3,070
- 229% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 1,032
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 230 g
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 516 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+35% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 90.7 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,032Bottom 36% | 3,393+229%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,070Bottom 42% | 11,515+275%Top 2% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 30% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+104% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.5 h+37% | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.3 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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