Head to head

Redmi K100 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 May 2026.

The short answer

The Redmi K100 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Redmi K100 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 129,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Redmi K100 Ultra takes it by 14.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Redmi K100 Ultra 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 Redmi K100 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Redmi K100 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Redmi K100 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Redmi K100 Ultra costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra charges 20W faster.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Redmi K100 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Ultra Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date Q4 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163 x 76 x 8.5 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 220g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.8 Inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 Pixels Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Expected) 3nm Flagship Processor Advanced AI Engine Built for High-End Gaming & Performance MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-Core Processor 2× Prime Cores + 6× Performance Cores Expected Clock Speed up to 4.3GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 GPU (Expected) Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Storage Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No microSD card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 200MP Main Camera with OIS 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Lens Laser Autofocus Dual LED Flash Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera 32MP
Video recording 8K Video Recording Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Better 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD / LHDC Audio Codec Support 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor Barometer (expected) AI Motion Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support Display Output Support (expected) 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, Redmi K100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Redmi K100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Redmi K100 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Redmi K100 Ultra is listed at PKR 129,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Redmi K100 Ultra cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Redmi K100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Redmi K100 Ultra leads on battery. Redmi K100 Ultra carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Redmi K100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Redmi K100 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Redmi K100 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Expected) 3nm Flagship Processor Advanced AI Engine Built for High-End Gaming & Performance 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.