Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S22+ 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 87 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is the cheaper of the two at PKR 151,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads

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

Camera Level

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 S22+ leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S22+ costs PKR 23,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,710 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 Galaxy S22+ 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 S22+ Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 151,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date February 2022 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 157.4 × 75.8 × 7.6 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 195 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 – Dust-tight and water-resistant for up to 1.5 meters 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 Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz (Adaptive) HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) / Exynos 2200 (4nm) in selected regions MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 12 (Upgradable to newer Android versions with One UI) 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 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) LED Flash, Auto HDR, Panorama 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 10 MP 32MP Better
Video recording Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 4500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare). 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Single Nano-SIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6/6E (region dependent), Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint (Ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG 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 S22+ or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy S22+ 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 S22+ and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S22+ is listed at PKR 151,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22+ or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S22+ carries a 4500 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 Galaxy S22+ or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Samsung Galaxy S22+ is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S22+ runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) / Exynos 2200 (4nm) in selected regions while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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.