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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 480,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 7.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 306,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,534 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 60W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 480,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 227 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.9 in Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz AMOLED
Protection Ceramic Shield glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Apple GPU (6-core) Mali GPU
Operating system iOS 18 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 12 MP wide 32MP Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) 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 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 306,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 40W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.