Head to head

Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 221,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 Ultra takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 47,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Huawei nova 16 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 Ultra if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 Ultra Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 221,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 1, 2026(china) Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 221 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.84-inch Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 2856 × 1320 pixels (1.5K) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate 1.07 billion colors P3 wide color gamut 2160Hz PWM dimming AMOLED
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Kirin 9010S MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali GPU
Operating system HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No microSD Card Slot (Non-expandable Storage) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 200MP RYYB Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS) 50MP RYYB Periscope Telephoto (f/2.2, OIS) 50MP RYYB Ultra-Wide Macro (f/2.2) Red Maple Color Sensor 3.7x Optical Zoom 100x Digital Zoom Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Photography Night Mode Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 50MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0) Red Maple Color Sensor Better 32MP
Video recording Up to 4K UHD video recording Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (Non-removable) Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W Wired SuperCharge 50W Wireless Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wireless Charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM support Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 6.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Laser Focus Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported 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 16 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on performance. 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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 221,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Ultra runs the Kirin 9010S while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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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.