{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T00:58:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S24 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 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S24",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s24",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s24/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-10_17_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-26T05:33:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 57.7,
                "overall": 80.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 31, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Global Variant: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) USA, Canada & China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Exynos 2400 Deca-core (10-core) 1 × Cortex-X4 2 × Cortex-A720 (High Performance) 3 × Cortex-A720 (Performance) 4 × Cortex-A520 (Efficiency) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Octa-core (8-core) 1 × Cortex-X4 5 × Cortex-A720 2 × Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Exynos 2400: Samsung Xclipse 940 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy: Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 at launch Upgradable to newer One UI versions Samsung promises 7 years of Android OS and security updates."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB (UFS 4.0) / 512GB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF 10 MP (Telephoto), 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), 120°",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP Dual Pixel PDAF",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps HDR10+ support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion battery 4,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging (Qi) 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by market)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity (virtual) Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "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-s24": 85,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s24"
            },
            {
                "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-s24": 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-s24": 52.9,
                    "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-s24": 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-s24": 75,
                    "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-s24": 57.7,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 115,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 5,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24 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, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S24 is listed at PKR 289,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S24 carries a 4000 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 S24 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S24 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S24 runs the Global Variant: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) USA, Canada & China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) 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/)."
}