{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmagic-12-pro-plus-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:11:56+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max", "answer": "The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on camera and value for money, 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 249,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus", "slug": "redmagic-12-pro-plus", "brand": "Nubia", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/redmagic-12-pro-plus/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-11_00_16-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 249999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-24T06:17:26+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 98.2, "camera": 81, "battery": 94.2, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 76.3, "overall": 92.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected Q4 2026", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating confirmed" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.85-inch", "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 resolution", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz/165Hz", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass protection" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno GPU", "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) REDMAGIC OS 11/12 skin" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP main camera 50MP ultrawide 2MP macro/depth", "Selfie camera": "16MP or 32MP under-display selfie camera", "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion battery 5500mAh–7500mAh expected", "Wired charging": "120W–165W fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 dual-band", "Bluetooth": "v5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2" } } }, { "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": 100, "overall": 87.8 }, "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": "redmagic-12-pro-plus", "margin": 4.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 98.2, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63 }, "leader": "redmagic-12-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": { "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 81, "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": { "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 94.2, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 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": { "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5 }, "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 76.3, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 75,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,710 mAh larger battery.", "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus charges 20W faster.", "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus offers 12 GB more RAM.", "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 249,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored) 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/)." }