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Read the verdict: Galaxy A56 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Display
SpecGalaxy A56 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Size
6.7 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)
2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
3,500 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
SpecGalaxy A56 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Chipset
Exynos 1580
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.9GHz
Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz
GPU
Not listed
Adreno
RAM
8GB
8GB, 12GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
256GB
Software
One UI 7 · 6 OS updates (better)
HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates
Camera
SpecGalaxy A56 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4)
50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera
12MP (f/2.2)
32MP (f/2.2)
Video
4K at 30fps (rear)
4K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front)
Battery
SpecGalaxy A56 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Battery
5,000 mAh
10,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
45W
100W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecGalaxy A56 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Network
5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM + eSIM
Not listed
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 6.0
Dust and water
IP67
IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K (better)
Weight
198 g (better)
229 g
Thickness
7.4 mm (better)
8.65 mm
Colours
Awesome Olive, Awesome Midnight Blue, Awesome Violet Glow, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink
Secret Sunrise, Matcha Green, Stealth Black
Availability
SpecGalaxy A56 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Launch in India
3 Mar 2025
17 Sep 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
8GB + 128GB₹44,9998GB + 256GB₹48,999
8GB + 256GB₹49,99912GB + 256GB₹55,999