Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung
PKR 314,999
86/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Feb 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 314,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 140,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,310 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 314,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | 28 Feb 2026 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 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 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120 Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16, OneUI 8.5 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256/512 GB, UFS 4.x | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at once) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, 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 S26 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is listed at PKR 314,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 S26 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 S26 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 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.