{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-g37-power-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:23:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola G37 Power vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Motorola G37 Power still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola G37 Power is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,000 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola G37 Power",
            "slug": "motorola-g37-power",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-g37-power/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-20-2026-10_38_28-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-20T05:50:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 77.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 19, 2026 ( india)",
                    "Dimensions": "166.23 × 76.5 × 8.89 mm",
                    "Weight": "215g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "HD+ resolution (720 × 1604 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1050 nits brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( Motorola Hello UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera PDAF support Quad Pixel technology LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "2K video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 7000mAh non-removable battery",
                    "Wired charging": "30W TurboPower charging Reverse wired charging support Claimed up to 78 hours battery life"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor E-compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 69.2,
                "overall": 84.7
            },
            "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": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 13.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-g37-power": 48.9,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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-g37-power": 79,
                    "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": {
                    "motorola-g37-power": 77.5,
                    "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-g37-power": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-g37-power": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-g37-power": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 69.2
                },
                "leader": "motorola-g37-power"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola G37 Power costs PKR 79,999 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 70W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola G37 Power or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Motorola G37 Power 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 Motorola G37 Power and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola G37 Power is listed at PKR 95,000 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Motorola G37 Power cheaper by PKR 79,999. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola G37 Power 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, Motorola G37 Power or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Motorola G37 Power carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola G37 Power or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola G37 Power runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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/)."
}