Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 829,894); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2892
- Lighter: 162g vs 226g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (73/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (89/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (77/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (89/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.