{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-10-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:31:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 395,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-10-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-11_11_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-07T06:15:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 98.2,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 87.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 48.7,
                "overall": 90.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q1 2026 (unofficial leaks)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch / 6.82-inch (sources vary)",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Up to 185Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ROG UI / ZenUI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide 32MP 13MP OIS, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5800mAh–6000mAh (conflicting leaks)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor AirTrigger gaming controls",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_44_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T06:07:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K — reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 98.2,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 92,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 87.7,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 48.7,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 221,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,410 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro is listed at PKR 395,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 221,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}