Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 10 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 8 MP)
  • Lower weight: 213 g vs 230 g · slight difference
  • Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 60 W
  • Has dual SIM; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: wired charging and main camera.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.9 in6.83 in
  • Processor

    Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 6 Gen 5
  • Wired charging

    60 W✓ 100 W

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 3,689
Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 3,659
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,689SAR 3,659
Memory (RAM)—8 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 6 Gen 5
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Wired charging60 W✓ 100 W
Main camera✓ 200 MP8 MP
5G—Yes
Years of OS updates—4 years
Storage256 GB256 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite; Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB: Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 200 MP vs 8 MP on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB: 100 W vs 60 W on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.