Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
83/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 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 384,999.
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 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 210,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 73W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 500 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about memory & storage and value for money.
Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes) | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion | AMOLED |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | 6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected) | Octa-core |
| GPU | 5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment) | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (leaked roadmap) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope) | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP TrueDepth | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts) | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable |
| Wired charging | Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | 4G LTE/5G | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | Not listed | 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 18 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 210,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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