{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-pura-90-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-12T06:37:21+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max", "answer": "The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and 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 283,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro", "slug": "huawei-pura-90-pro", "brand": "Huawei", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-pura-90-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-2-2026-11_30_35-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 283999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-02T16:55:26+00:00", "scores": { "camera": 98, "battery": 83.3, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 67.6, "overall": 91.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "April 20, 2026 (China)." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "~6.8 inches", "Resolution": "~1220 x 2844 pixels HDR10+", "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 120Hz", "Protection": "Kunlun Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Kirin (next-gen, exact model TBD)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Huawei custom GPU", "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 4.x" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, variable aperture, OIS) 48 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 5x optical zoom) 12 MP (ultrawide) Laser AF, PDAF Leica-like tuning (Huawei XMAGE imaging) HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "13 MP", "Video recording": "4K video recording Gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 50W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / 7 (expected)", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Face Unlock", "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": "huawei-pura-90-pro", "margin": 3.3, "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-pura-90-pro": 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": 83.3, "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": 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": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5 }, "leader": "huawei-pura-90-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-pura-90-pro": 67.6, "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 109,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei Pura 90 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei Pura 90 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei Pura 90 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on memory & storage. 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 Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei Pura 90 Pro is listed at PKR 283,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 109,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90 Pro carries a 5000 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/)." }