Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2892
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 226g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (73/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1069. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $1069 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.