Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung
PKR 219,999
82/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 May 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 battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 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 219,999.
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 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 45,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,710 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if…
you care most about performance.
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 S25 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 219,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Q4 2026 (September–October range) | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (dust & water resistant) | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (~385 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Deca-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide (OIS) + 8 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP wide | 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 ~4500 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-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, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 S25 FE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE carries a 4500 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 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE runs the Exynos 2400 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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