{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-17-pro-plus-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T14:02:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 17 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 17 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 179,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 17 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "realme-17-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-17-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-09_58_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-15T05:10:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July/August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 76.8 × 8.3 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195–205g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2800 Pixels (~447 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP Wide (Samsung HP5, OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120fps HDR Video Gyro-EIS & OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-Removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Wired Fast Charging 55W PPS Charging 13.5W PD/QC Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_42_43-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:47:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 90.5,
                "overall": 87.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "238 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-17-pro-plus",
        "margin": 4.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 95.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 59
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 90,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 90.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 2,070 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi K100 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 Realme 17 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Realme 17 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Realme 17 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 17 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}