Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 652,054); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (72/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 17 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Redmi 17 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (72/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Redmi 17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.