{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16z-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-12T11:38:31+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16z vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16z is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Huawei nova 16z is the cheaper of the two at PKR 102,999 against PKR 174,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Huawei nova 16z", "slug": "huawei-nova-16z", "brand": "Huawei", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16z/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-11_30_47-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 102999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-10T06:01:57+00:00", "scores": { "camera": 98, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 96.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "June 2026 (China Market)", "Dimensions": "161.79 × 75.47 × 7.19 mm", "Weight": "196.5 g" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 Inches", "Resolution": "1084 × 2412 Pixels (~394 PPI)", "Panel type": "OLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming", "Protection": "Not officially confirmed" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 8020 (7nm)", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon", "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide camera, PDAF 12 MP RYYB telephoto camera with OIS 3× optical zoom Red Maple color sensor HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, AI Photography", "Selfie camera": "50 MP selfie camera HDR support Portrait mode", "Video recording": "Up to 4K recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Po (Non-removable) 6000 mAh", "Wired charging": "100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo wired charging, Reverse Wired Charging supported." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.2 (some sources report Bluetooth 6.0 support in China), A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported" } } }, { "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": 53.1, "overall": 83.1 }, "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": "huawei-nova-16z", "margin": 13.2, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "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": { "huawei-nova-16z": 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": { "huawei-nova-16z": 95, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16z": 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": { "huawei-nova-16z": 87.5, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16z": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 53.1 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16z" } ], "unscored": [ "Performance" ] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16z costs PKR 72,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,210 mAh larger battery." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16z or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16z comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on 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 Huawei nova 16z and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16z is listed at PKR 102,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Huawei nova 16z cheaper by PKR 72,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." } ], "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/)." }