{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge-vs-xiaomi-17t/", "generated": "2026-08-12T11:40:25+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge vs Xiaomi 17T", "answer": "The Xiaomi 17T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the cheaper of the two at PKR 240,000 against PKR 249,999.", "phones": [ { "name": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-30-2025-11_00_12-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 240000, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2025-09-30T06:03:15+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 98.2, "camera": 76, "battery": 46.7, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 89.5, "overall": 78.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)", "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Armor" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite", "GPU": "Adreno 830", "Operating system": "Android 15" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "256GB 12GB RAM", "Card slot": "No card slot" }, "Camera": { "Selfie camera": "20 MP" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh", "Wired charging": "fast charging (details not disclosed)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi 17T", "slug": "xiaomi-17t", "brand": "Xiaomi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17t/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-11_34_01-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 249999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-16T05:06:22+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 79.2, "camera": 98, "battery": 86.8, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 90.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 28, 2026", "Dimensions": "161.7 × 75.8 × 8.17 mm", "Weight": "200g", "Water resistance": "IP68 Certified Dust-tight Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.59-inch", "Resolution": "1.5K Resolution (2756 × 1268 pixels)", "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8", "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No microSD support" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Leica optics and Leica imaging modes", "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR10+ recording", "Video recording": "4K video recording up to 60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery", "Wired charging": "67W HyperCharge 50W PPS charging support 22.5W reverse wired charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE LHDC aptX Adaptive", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor IR Blaster", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-17t", "margin": 12.4, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 98.2, "xiaomi-17t": 79.2 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge" }, { "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-s26-edge": 76, "xiaomi-17t": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17t" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 46.7, "xiaomi-17t": 86.8 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17t" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 100, "xiaomi-17t": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 50, "xiaomi-17t": 87.5 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17t" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26-edge": 89.5, "xiaomi-17t": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17t" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge costs PKR 9,999 less.", "Xiaomi 17T packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.", " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge offers 244 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi 17T?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 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 S26 Edge and Xiaomi 17T in Pakistan?", "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is listed at PKR 240,000 and Xiaomi 17T at PKR 249,999. That makes  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge cheaper by PKR 9,999. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi 17T?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17T scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi 17T?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17T leads on battery.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17T a 6500 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi 17T?", "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger gaming phone here.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while Xiaomi 17T runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }