Apple iPhone 17 Ultra
Apple
PKR 544,999
71/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 544,999.
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 17 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 370,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 60W faster.
- Apple iPhone 17 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 544,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | around October 30, 2025 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | ~163 × 77 × 8.2 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 215 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | AMOLED |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass (Apple) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (next-gen, ray-tracing capable) | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (expected) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 48 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP TrueDepth (AF) | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | • 4K@24/30/60fps • ProRes, Dolby Vision HDR • Spatial video support | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion (~5000 mAh) | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | • 35–40W wired (expected) • MagSafe wireless • Reverse wireless charging | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | eSIM + Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay) | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID (3D facial recognition, TrueDepth) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip (precision finding, AirTag, spatial features) | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | 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 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra 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 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 544,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 370,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra carries a 5000 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 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra runs the Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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