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Huawei P70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei P70 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei P70 leads on performance.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Huawei P70 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 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,310 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 34W faster.

Buy the Huawei P70 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei P70 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 174,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 (China) Expected in 2026
Dimensions 157.6 × 74.3 × 8.0 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 207 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1256 × 2760 pixels (460 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR 1–120Hz adaptive AMOLED
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Kirin 9000S1 (7 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (Huawei custom architecture) Octa-core
GPU Maleoon 910 Mali GPU
Operating system HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera • 50 MP wide (f/1.4–f/4.0 variable aperture, OIS) • 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom, OIS) • 13 MP ultra-wide 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 13 MP ultra-wide 32MP Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4900 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging • 66W wired • 50W wireless • Reverse wireless charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) 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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.1 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 P70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei P70 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei P70 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei P70 is listed at PKR 174,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei P70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei P70 carries a 4900 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei P70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei P70 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei P70 runs the Kirin 9000S1 (7 nm) 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.