Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 55999 | Rs. 69999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 55999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 27, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is Rs. 69999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 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 ~ 89.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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'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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2609FRA74G | 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 | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 7 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 7 years |
| Release Date | September 15, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 76.9 x 161.6 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 88.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 1900 nits (HBM) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, Sunlight Display, TUV Triple Eye Protection (Low blue light Hardware solution), Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Wet Touch 2.0, 12-bit TrueColour AMOLED | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | 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 | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | 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 | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | 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 | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | Samsung DeX Support, KNOX PRIVACY |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 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 | Live Moments, Auto Scene detection, 2X in-sensor ultra clear zoom, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets) Dual Video | Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 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 @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 3.3 GHz, 2.74 GHz, 2.36 GHz, 1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Xclipse 950 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery | 4900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |