The prices are almost the same, and the phones are opposites. Samsung made its thinnest and lightest A-series flagship. Xiaomi made a "tank" with a 10,000 mAh battery. Which is closer to you?
Short answer
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max - a 10,000 mAh battery, 100 W, IP69K protection, a 3500-nit display, a 32 MP front camera and a slightly lower price. Galaxy A57 - 6.9 mm and 179 g, 12/512 GB, a stronger chip and long One UI updates.
Key differences
| Spec | Galaxy A57 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.7", FHD+, Super AMOLED Plus | 6.83", 1280×2772, up to 3500 nits |
| RAM / storage | 12 / 512 GB | 8-12 / 128-512 GB |
| Cameras | 50 + 12 + 5 MP | 50 + 8 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10 000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 100 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Thickness / weight | 6.9 mm / 179 g | 8.65 mm / 229.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Battery
10,000 mAh means two days of active use for most people. If you live with power outages, that's a very practical argument. Plus 100 W - even a battery this size charges quickly.
Body
You pay for the battery with weight: 229.5 g vs 179 g. The difference is like between two different classes of phones. On the other hand, the Redmi is protected up to IP69K.
Performance
The Exynos 1680 has five big ARMv9 cores and RDNA 3 graphics. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 uses proven A78 cores. The gaming edge probably goes to Samsung.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and power outages - Redmi Note 17 Pro Max.
- Thinness and lightness - Galaxy A57.
- Selfies - Redmi Note 17 Pro Max.
- Ultra-wide and 512 GB storage - Galaxy A57.
FAQ
What battery does the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max have?
10,000 mAh, 100 W.
How much does the Galaxy A57 weigh?
179 g.
Is the Redmi water resistant?
Yes, IP68/IP69K.