Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung
PKR 423,999
89/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 423,999.
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 249,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 40W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if…
you care most about performance and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 423,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected March 02, 2026 (Pakistan) | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 214 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight & water resistant | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels (~498 ppi) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen .120Hz, HDR10+, ~2600 nits peak | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 w/ DX anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 OS(One UI 8.0) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12/16 GB Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256/512 GB, 1 TB Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (wide, OIS) • 10 MP (telephoto) • 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 5× optical zoom) • 50 MP (ultrawide) Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP (wide) | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-ion non-removable 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 60W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 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 | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, UWB support | 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 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at PKR 423,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 249,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 60W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra runs the Qualcomm SM8850-AC 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.