Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 209 g | — |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) | 6.83-inch 1.5K CrystalRes AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Size | 6.4 inches | — |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ | 2772 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | — | 3500 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 (International) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) | — |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) | — |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB, 12GB (up to 24GB with memory extension) |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB (UFS 2.2), 256GB (UFS 4.1), 512GB (UFS 4.1) |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography | AI ultra-clear imaging system, Live Moment |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps (inferred) |
| Modules | — | 50 MP (wide) with OIS, f/1.5 aperture; 8 MP (ultrawide) f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps (inferred) |
| Modules | — | 32 MP (wide) f/2.2 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable | 10000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 100W HyperCharge (20-minute charge for all-day use) |
| Reverse Charging | — | 27W wired reverse charging |
| Management | — | Xiaomi Surge G2 battery management chipset |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm | 163.44mm x 78.27mm x 8.65mm (Green, Purple, Black) / 8.57mm (Cloud Blush) |
| Weight | 209 g | 229.5g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, metal frame (inferred) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance, SGS certified for drops up to 3 meters |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi (standard not specified, likely Wi-Fi 6/7) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth (version not specified, likely 5.x) |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (inferred) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO (inferred) |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 04 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Released 2023, October 26 (USA) | Released 2026, August 28 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus 10,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Aug 2026 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 9/10.
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