{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-12-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T04:35:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12",
            "slug": "oneplus-12",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_40_26-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:42:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 86.4,
                "overall": 93.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023 (China), Global launch in January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "3168 × 1440 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED ProXDR 1-120Hz adaptive 10-bit, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, Sony LYT-808, f/1.6, OIS 64 MP, periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS 48 MP, ultrawide, 114° field of view Hasselblad Color Calibration Multi-directional PDAF Hasselblad Portrait Mode HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash RAW Support",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps Dolby Vision HDR Gyro-EIS + OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5400 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Wired Charging 50W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby 5G + 5G Dual SIM support (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Tri-band (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 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": 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": "oneplus-12",
        "margin": 5.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 88,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-12": 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": {
                    "oneplus-12": 88,
                    "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": {
                    "oneplus-12": 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": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 86.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,810 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 12 offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 12 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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 OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. OnePlus 12 carries a 5400 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) 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/)."
}