{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-pura-90-pro-max-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:26:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max",
            "slug": "huawei-pura-90-pro-max",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-pura-90-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-4-2026-11_12_00-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-04T06:14:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 85.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 58.6,
                "overall": 90.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 20, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm.",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 230.5 grams.",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (water and dust resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "~6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "~1260 x 2844 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass (expected Huawei protection)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin series (exact model not confirmed)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (details not confirmed)",
                    "GPU": "not confirmed",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 48 MP (periscope telephoto, optical zoom) 40 MP (ultrawide) Leica optics, Laser AF, PDAF, OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K, HDR, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "USB Type-C 3.1",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 / 5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-pura-90-pro-max": 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-pura-90-pro-max": 85.7,
                    "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": {
                    "huawei-pura-90-pro-max": 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-pura-90-pro-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-90-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90-pro-max": 58.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 155,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,010 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is listed at PKR 329,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 100W 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/)."
}