Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
₹5,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy A56 5G starts ₹5,000 lower: ₹44,999 against ₹49,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 1,200) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy A56 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.
- The Galaxy A56 5G is the lighter phone: 198 g against 229 g.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP67.
Get the Galaxy A56 5G for the lower price, longer software support and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹44,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹48,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹55,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy A56 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G starts at ₹44,999 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A56 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
The Galaxy A56 5G, by ₹5,000. Starting prices: ₹44,999 for the Galaxy A56 5G, ₹49,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G. The Galaxy A56 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹55,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A56 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, with 10,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is quicker: 100W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G's: it is brighter (3,500 to 1,200 nits). The Galaxy A56 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A56 5G and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy A56 5G runs the Exynos 1580, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy A56 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Galaxy A56 5G's IP67. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy A56 5G, at 198 g to 229 g.
