{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-edge-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-12T12:19:40+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 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 76 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 240,000.", "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": 64.9, "overall": 75.6 }, "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 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": 12.2, "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-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63 }, "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-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max" }, { "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-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-s26-edge": 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-s26-edge": 50, "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-s26-edge": 64.9, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 65,001 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 5,210 mAh larger battery.", " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge offers 244 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is listed at PKR 240,000 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 65,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": " Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger gaming phone here.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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/)." }