{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-4-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T06:28:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Nord 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord 4 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus Nord 4 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Nord 4",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-4",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-4/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-11_29_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T04:12:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 89.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "8 August 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 – Dust-tight and resistant to low-pressure water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1240 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit Up to 2150 nits Aqua Touch, Ultra HDR, ProXDR, Always-on Display support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 2.8GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz 3× Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 732",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14.1 (Global) / ColorOS 14.1 (China) (4 major Android OS upgrades 6 years of security updates)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Supports Virtual RAM Expansion (uses internal storage to extend RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Sony LYT-600, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF 8 MP, Ultra-wide, 112° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500 mAh (typical), non-removable Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge (Approximately 1–100% in 28 minutes (manufacturer claim)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "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": 55.4,
                "overall": 83.3
            },
            "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-nord-4",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 59,
                    "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": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 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": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 89.2,
                    "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-nord-4": 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-nord-4": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 55.4
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus Nord 4 costs PKR 79,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,710 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord 4 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord 4 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. 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 Nord 4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 is listed at PKR 95,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes OnePlus Nord 4 cheaper by PKR 79,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord 4 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. OnePlus Nord 4 carries a 5500 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 Nord 4 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord 4 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ 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/)."
}