Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1299 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1100. Redmi 17 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.