Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A34 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 109,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 12.3 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 Galaxy A34 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A34 costs PKR 65,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 75W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A34 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 Galaxy A34 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 109,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date March 2023 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 199 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP67 dust & water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G68 MC4 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 13 One UI 5.1 Upgradable to newer Android versions Samsung promises 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates. Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot Expandable via microSDXC (Hybrid SIM slot, up to 1TB supported) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 48 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro)LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus OIS 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 13 MP 32MP Better
Video recording 4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p @480fps slow motion 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 25W wired fast charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Optical Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Hall Sensor Light Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support 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 Galaxy A34 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A34 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 Galaxy A34 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A34 is listed at PKR 109,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A34 cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A34 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A34 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A34 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) 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.