{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-4b-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T17:18:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 4b vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Nothing Phone 4b still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nothing Phone 4b is the cheaper of the two at PKR 86,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 4b",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-4b",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-4b/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-25-2026-10_10_22-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-26T05:20:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61.2,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 7, 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "Expected IP54 Dust and Splash Resistance (Not Officially Confirmed)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Flexible AMOLED 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass / Gorilla Glass (Not Confirmed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz 3× Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Nothing OS 4.0 (Expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Lens PDAF OIS Ultra Wide 8MP 120° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Night Mode Portrait Mode Pro Mode Time Lapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR Portrait Mode AI Beauty Night Selfie",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps Electronic Image Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Wired Fast Charging (Expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct Dual Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 56,
                "overall": 83.4
            },
            "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": 4.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-4b": 61.2,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-4b": 96,
                    "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-4b": 66.6,
                    "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-4b": 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-4b": 62.5,
                    "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": {
                    "nothing-phone-4b": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 56
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4b"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing Phone 4b costs PKR 88,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 67W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 4b or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Nothing Phone 4b 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 Nothing Phone 4b and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4b is listed at PKR 86,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Nothing Phone 4b cheaper by PKR 88,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 4b or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Nothing Phone 4b carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}