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REDMI Note 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

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56.4Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
51.1Performance82.4
66.5Display66
29Camera47.3
77.2Battery71.7
65.3Features94.7
4 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and features (+29). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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

  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 72
  • 84% higher capacity: 9,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 35% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 2,600 nits

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 51
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.83 ″+2%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1280x27723120x1440
Pixel density447 ppi516 ppi+15%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+35%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %90.7 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu878,321—
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,393Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,515Top 2%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity9,000 mAh+84%4,900 mAh
Wired charging67 W+49%45 W
Wireless charging0 W20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight226 g190 g+16%
Thickness8.5 mm7.3 mm+14%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68
Frame material—Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge3 years7 years+133%

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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