{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-f57-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T17:31:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung F57 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung F57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung F57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 104,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung F57",
            "slug": "samsung-f57",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-f57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-11_28_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 104999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-02T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q3 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1580",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 540",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (One UI 8)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP Main Camera Ultrawide Camera Depth/Macro Camera LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR Support Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_44_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T06:07:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 70.7,
                "overall": 84.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K — reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 8.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-f57": 58.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-f57": 89,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-f57": 69.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-f57": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-f57": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-f57": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 70.7
                },
                "leader": "samsung-f57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung F57 costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung F57 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung F57 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung F57 is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Samsung F57 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung F57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung F57 runs the Exynos 1580 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}