Head to head

Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera, 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 194,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 Level

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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,710 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Plus Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 194,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 3, 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 196 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 810 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X, 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, 32MP
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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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.