Head to head

Samsung F57 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 8.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung F57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung F57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung F57 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 104,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date Expected Q3 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not listed Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP67 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Refresh Rate AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Expected) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1580 MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Xclipse 540 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 (One UI 8) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera Setup 50MP Main Camera Ultrawide Camera Depth/Macro Camera LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 20MP Selfie Camera HDR Support Portrait Mode 32MP Better
Video recording 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of Samsung F57 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung F57 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.