Head to head

REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus 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 Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 249,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected Q4 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not listed Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance No official IP rating confirmed IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.85-inch Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 1216 × 2688 resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz/165Hz AMOLED
Protection Gorilla Glass protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno GPU Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 (expected) REDMAGIC OS 11/12 skin Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP main camera 50MP ultrawide 2MP macro/depth 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16MP or 32MP under-display selfie camera 32MP
Video recording Up to 8K recording Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion battery 5500mAh–7500mAh expected Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 120W–165W fast charging Better 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

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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.