{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/meizu-22-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T04:17:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Meizu 22 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Meizu 22 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Meizu 22 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 143,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Meizu 22",
            "slug": "meizu-22",
            "brand": "Meizu",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/meizu/meizu-22/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-1-2026-11_22_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 143999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-02T05:01:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "~6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ (approx. 1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, likely 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Flagship-grade Snapdragon (likely Snapdragon 8 series)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno series",
                    "Operating system": "Android (with Flyme OS skin)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB (expected variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 12 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (depth or macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "~32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging (likely 80W or higher)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical/ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 78.5,
                "overall": 85.6
            },
            "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": "meizu-22",
        "margin": 6.3,
        "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": {
                    "meizu-22": 89,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "meizu-22": 78.3,
                    "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": {
                    "meizu-22": 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": {
                    "meizu-22": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "meizu-22"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "meizu-22": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 78.5
                },
                "leader": "meizu-22"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Meizu 22 costs PKR 31,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "Meizu 22 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Meizu 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Meizu 22 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.3 points. It wins on memory & storage and 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 Meizu 22 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Meizu 22 is listed at PKR 143,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Meizu 22 cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Meizu 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Meizu 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Meizu 22 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 80W 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/)."
}