{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-300-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:57:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor 300 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Honor 300 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor 300 Pro",
            "slug": "honor-300-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-300-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-22-2026-11_58_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-23T05:50:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 6, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 – Dust tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2700 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR, 3840Hz PWM Dimming",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.3 GHz 5× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide, f/1.95, OIS 50MP Telephoto, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom 12MP Ultrawide + Macro PDAF OIS HDR Panorama LED Flash AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K Gyro-EIS OIS stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5300 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Po, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 (A2DP, LE)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 90.4,
                "overall": 86.8
            },
            "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": "honor-300-pro",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 95.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-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": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 86.8,
                    "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": {
                    "honor-300-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": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 90.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,910 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor 300 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor 300 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor 300 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro is listed at PKR 174,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor 300 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor 300 Pro carries a 5300 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor 300 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor 300 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) 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/)."
}