Samsung Galaxy M35
Samsung
PKR 115,999
81/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M35 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 85 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy M35 still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M35 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 115,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
85/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy M35 costs PKR 59,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,210 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.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M35 if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M35 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 115,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2024 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 222 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.6-inch | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate HDR support Up to 1000 nits peak brightness | 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 Android OS upgrades 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 | microSDXC card support (dedicated slot) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP (Wide), OIS, PDAF 8MP (Ultra-wide) 2MP (Macro) LED flash, HDR, Panorama | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 13MP Wide HDR | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000mAh | 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 (market dependent) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 with A2DP and LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner 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 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 M35 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M35 is listed at PKR 115,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M35 cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M35 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M35 carries a 6000 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 M35 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy M35 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M35 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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