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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 8 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB 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 254,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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 80,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,310 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 254,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 4 September 2025 (official Pakistan availability) Expected in 2026
Dimensions 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 190 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.7 in 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120 Hz AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2400 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Deca-core (1×3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core
GPU Xclipse 940 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 with One UI 8 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 512 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP triple camera 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 12 MP 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion Si-Ca 4900 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W wired, 15W wireless 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C, 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 S25 FE 512GB or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB 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 S25 FE 512GB and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB is listed at PKR 254,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB carries a 4900 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 S25 FE 512GB or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB runs the Exynos 2400 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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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.