{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-300-ultra-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:40:54+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor 300 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Honor 300 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 86 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. The Honor 300 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 164,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor 300 Ultra",
            "slug": "honor-300-ultra",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-300-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-23-2026-09_54_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 164999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-23T06:07:23+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 7, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2700 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion colors 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Giant Rhino Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide (OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.8× Optical Zoom, OIS) 12 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Wide 2 MP Depth Sensor",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5300mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging 80W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging 5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 (supports A2DP, LE, aptX HD)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity 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": 85.2,
                "overall": 86.3
            },
            "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-ultra",
        "margin": 9.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-ultra": 95.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 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-ultra": 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-ultra": 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-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 85.2
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor 300 Ultra costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,910 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor 300 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor 300 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor 300 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.7 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 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Ultra is listed at PKR 164,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Honor 300 Ultra cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor 300 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor 300 Ultra 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 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor 300 Ultra 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/)."
}