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 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher years of OS updates: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 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 dual SIM.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.9 in6.83 in
  • Wired charging

    60 W✓ 100 W
  • Dual SIM

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

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Spec
SamsungSAR 3,694
Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 3,625
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,694SAR 3,625
Memory (RAM)—8 GB
Processor—Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Wired charging60 W✓ 100 W
Main camera—8 MP
Years of OS updates✓ 7 years4 years
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

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 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.

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

Years of OS updates is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 7 years vs 4 years on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

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

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 6.9 in vs 6.83 in on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.