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Realme GT Master Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme GT Master Edition leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme GT Master Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme GT Master Edition if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme GT Master Edition Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 86,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date July 30, 2021 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 174 g (Glass) / 178 g (Vegan Leather) Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance No official IP rating announced IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.43 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 642L Mali GPU
Operating system Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0. Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
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 Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.5, Wide HDR Panorama 32MP
Video recording 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 4300 mAh, Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 65W SuperDart Fast Charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of Realme GT Master Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.