{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9b-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-12T03:00:21+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Honor X9b vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Honor X9b still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X9b is the cheaper of the two at PKR 129,999 against PKR 174,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Honor X9b", "slug": "honor-x9b", "brand": "Honor", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9b/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OIP-2.jpg", "price": { "amount": 129999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-02-15T06:49:36+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 61.2, "camera": 90, "battery": 76.4, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 79.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 2023", "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.5 × 8 mm", "Weight": "185 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1220 × 2652 pixels (~429 PPI)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz", "Protection": "Reinforced glass (Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Adreno 710", "Operating system": "Android 13 ( MagicOS 7.2 )" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108 MP (f/1.8, wide, PDAF) 5 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP (f/2.5, wide)", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "non-removable (Li-Po) 5800 mAh", "Wired charging": "35W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "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": 83, "overall": 86.1 }, "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": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max", "margin": 6.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "honor-x9b": 61.2, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63 }, "leader": null }, { "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-x9b": 90, "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": { "honor-x9b": 76.4, "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-x9b": 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-x9b": 62.5, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "honor-x9b": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 83 }, "leader": "honor-x9b" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Honor X9b costs PKR 45,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,410 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 65W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Honor X9b has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Honor X9b or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Honor X9b 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 X9b and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "Honor X9b is listed at PKR 129,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Honor X9b cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X9b or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X9b uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9b or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor X9b carries a 5800 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 35W and 100W wired charging respectively." } ], "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/)." }