{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:09:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 80 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 149,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S22",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s22",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s22/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-09_37_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-28T04:49:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 80.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 49.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dustproof and water resistant for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ Always-On Display, Vision Booster, Eye Comfort Shield, Adaptive Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) / Xclipse 920 (Exynos)",
                    "Operating system": "Launched with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 Eligible for multiple Android upgrades, up to Android 16 under Samsung's update policy."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 12MP ultra-wide camera 10MP telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom and OIS LED flash, Auto HDR, Panorama, Super Steady Video, and AI scene optimization",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP selfie camera Dual Pixel Autofocus Auto HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K at 24fps and 4K at 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Non-removable) 3700mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner Face recognition Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Barometer.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_44_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T06:07:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 95.8,
                "overall": 87.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K — reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 7.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 80.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 49.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S22 costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 5,510 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S22 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S22 cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S22 carries a 3700 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S22 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}