Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 219,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 10.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,510 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 75W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 219,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 03, 2024 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 213 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 dust & water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2400e (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Deca-core Octa-core
GPU Xclipse 940 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14 (One UI 6.1) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 8 MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12 MP (Ultrawide) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 10 MP 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (Non-removable) 4700mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 25W Wired 15W Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass 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 S24 FE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 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 S24 FE and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE carries a 4700 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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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.