Xiaomi 17 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 17 Max has better resolution of 2608 x 1200 than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 17 Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi 17 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 69999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 21, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Max is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 27, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 69999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 17 Max's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi 17 Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 420 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.7%. Xiaomi 17 Max has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 17 Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 17 Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 17 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 17 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2605EPN8EC | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741BLGB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 7 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | May 21, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C-to-C), Ejection Pin, and Quick Start Guide. | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | 76.9 x 161.6 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Body Material | Aluminum Alloy Frame (Frame) | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 420 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 88.7% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | 1900 nits (HBM) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | PWM | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 7 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,291,721 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 92,198 Read: 2214.2MB/s / Write: 1900 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,693 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,192 (Single Core) 17,682 (OpenCL) 20,817 (Vulkan) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS,Galelio, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display Ultrasonic | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Next-gen Galaxy AI, My Fancam, Audio Eraser, Photo Assist, Document Scan | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung DeX Support, KNOX PRIVACY | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x, NIGHTOGRAPHY, PROVISUAL ENGINE |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 3.3 GHz, 2.74 GHz, 2.36 GHz, 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Xclipse 950 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 4900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |