{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-2-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:29:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 2 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. Nothing Phone 2 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 239,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 2",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-2",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nothing-Phone-2-in-Detail-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T07:08:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.5,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 66.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 73.5,
                "overall": 85.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023 (Available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.1 × 76.4 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "201.2 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (splash resistant only)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~394 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3×2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14 / Nothing OS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) • 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps • 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired • 15W wireless • 5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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": 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": 2.1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2": 85.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-2"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "nothing-phone-2": 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": {
                    "nothing-phone-2": 66.1,
                    "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": {
                    "nothing-phone-2": 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": {
                    "nothing-phone-2": 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": {
                    "nothing-phone-2": 73.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 65,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,510 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 2 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 Nothing Phone 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 2 is listed at PKR 239,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Nothing Phone 2 carries a 4700 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 2 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (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/)."
}