Head to head

Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei Nova 15 Max still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei Nova 15 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 3.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei Nova 15 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei Nova 15 Max costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 710 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 60W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei Nova 15 Max if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova 15 Max Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date May 7, 2026 (global) Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 78 × 8 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 232g Approximately 229.5 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 2756 × 1272 pixels (1.5K / FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type OLED 120Hz adaptive AMOLED
Protection Kunlun Glass protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G610 series Mali GPU
Operating system EMUI 14.2 No Google Play Services officially Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Ultra Sensing Camera (f/1.9) 2MP Secondary Camera RYYB Color Filter Sensor AIS Image Stabilization 10x Digital Zoom 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera High-resolution selfie camera (exact MP varies by region listing) 32MP
Video recording 4K supported Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po Non-removable 8500mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Reverse Charging Supported 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Huawei Nova 15 Max 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 Huawei Nova 15 Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova 15 Max is listed at PKR 149,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Huawei Nova 15 Max cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Nova 15 Max carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 40W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.