{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T02:05:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 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. Motorola Edge 70 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 199,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-11_31_12-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 199999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T06:36:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 73.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 73,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 86.3,
                "overall": 85.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 29, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 74 × 6 mm",
                    "Weight": "159 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — dust-tight, protected against water immersion and high-pressure water jets (also MIL-STD-810H compliant)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (~446 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, peak 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-720 + 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-720 + 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( Hello UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "68W wired, 15W wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (Intl) / Dual Nano-SIM (some regions)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e (dual/tri-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 2.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70": 73.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "motorola-edge-70": 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": {
                    "motorola-edge-70": 73,
                    "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": {
                    "motorola-edge-70": 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": {
                    "motorola-edge-70": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70": 86.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,410 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 32W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 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 Motorola Edge 70 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 carries a 4800 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 68W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 runs the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}