Apple iPhone 15
Apple
PKR 319,999
77/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 15 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Apple iPhone 15 still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 319,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 11 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 145,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 5,861 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 80W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 319,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 22, 2023 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 pixels | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz | AMOLED |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple 5-Core GPU | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB RAM (LPDDR5) | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No microSD card support | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support. | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer. | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 15 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 145,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 20W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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