{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-master-edition-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-12T12:18:53+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Realme GT Master Edition 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 camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Realme GT Master Edition still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme GT Master Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 86,999 against PKR 174,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Realme GT Master Edition", "slug": "realme-gt-master-edition", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-master-edition/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-14-2026-10_09_16-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 86999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-14T06:01:12+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 66.6, "camera": 89, "battery": 66.4, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 78.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 30, 2021", "Dimensions": "159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm", "Weight": "174 g (Glass) / 178 g (Vegan Leather)", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating announced" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.43 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Adreno 642L", "Operating system": "Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8, Wide 8 MP, f/2.3, Ultrawide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, Wide HDR Panorama", "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4300 mAh, Non-removable", "Wired charging": "65W SuperDart Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass", "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": 56.1, "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": 4.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "realme-gt-master-edition": 66.6, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63 }, "leader": "realme-gt-master-edition" }, { "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-gt-master-edition": 89, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "realme-gt-master-edition": 66.4, "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": { "realme-gt-master-edition": 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": { "realme-gt-master-edition": 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": { "realme-gt-master-edition": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 56.1 }, "leader": "realme-gt-master-edition" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Realme GT Master Edition costs PKR 88,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,910 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 35W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Realme GT Master Edition has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Realme GT Master Edition 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 GT Master Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "Realme GT Master Edition is listed at PKR 86,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Realme GT Master Edition cheaper by PKR 88,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme GT Master Edition uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Realme GT Master Edition carries a 4300 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 65W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Realme GT Master Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT Master Edition runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) 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/)." }