Head to head

Meizu Note 22 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Meizu Note 22 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Meizu Note 22 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 65,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 12.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Meizu Note 22 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Meizu Note 22 costs PKR 109,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,610 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 60W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Meizu Note 22 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Meizu Note 22 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 65,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date May 20, 2025. Expected in 2026
Dimensions 165.2 × 75.5 × 8.4 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 217 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP65 dust and water resistance IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T8200 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 Mali GPU
Operating system Flyme AIOS 2 Android-based OS Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS storage 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP main sensor 2MP depth sensor HDR Panorama LED Flash 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 8MP selfie camera HDR Panorama LED Flash AI camera features 32MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po non-removable 6600mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 40W wired fast charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity Compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support 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, Meizu Note 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Meizu Note 22 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Meizu Note 22 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Meizu Note 22 is listed at PKR 65,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Meizu Note 22 cheaper by PKR 109,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Meizu Note 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Meizu Note 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Meizu Note 22 carries a 6600 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 40W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Meizu Note 22 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Meizu Note 22 runs the Unisoc T8200 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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.