Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung
PKR 119,999
78/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A35 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy A35 costs PKR 55,000 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 ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 119,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 15, 2024 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 dust and 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 Up to 1,000 nits (HBM) | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 14 One UI 6.1 Up to 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (shared SIM slot) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultrawide), 123° 5 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS | 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 (USB Type-C) | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent eSIM support) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP and LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported | 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 A35 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A35 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 A35 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy A35 is listed at PKR 119,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A35 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A35 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A35 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 A35 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A35 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) 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.