Head to head

RedMagic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 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, 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 197,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

RedMagic 11 Pro takes it by 9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance RedMagic 11 Pro leads

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

Camera Level

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 RedMagic 11 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 23,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 1,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.
  • RedMagic 11 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • RedMagic 11 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the RedMagic 11 Pro if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification RedMagic 11 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 197,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 17 2025 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163.8 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 230 g Approximately 229.5 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.85 in Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) Oryon V3 Phoenix L/M Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16, RedMagic OS 11 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP (under-display) 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion ~8000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 80W wired (and 80W wireless in some listings) 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/6e/7, tri-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort 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, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

RedMagic 11 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 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.

What is the price of RedMagic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

RedMagic 11 Pro is listed at PKR 197,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. RedMagic 11 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. RedMagic 11 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) 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.