Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung
PKR 434,999
84/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 434,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 4.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 260,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 434,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 2024 (Available in Pakistan) | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | Approximately 229.5 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (Dust & Water Resistance) | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~505 ppi) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15) with One UI 6.1 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom, OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP (wide) | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM, IP68 dust/water resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, 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 S24 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is listed at PKR 434,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 260,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra carries a 5000 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 S24 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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