Head to head

Redmi K100 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17

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 98 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 129,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Redmi K100 Ultra takes it by 24.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Redmi K100 Ultra leads

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

Camera Redmi K100 Ultra leads

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

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 packs a 1,700 mAh larger battery.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra charges 75W faster.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Redmi K100 Ultra ships with 768 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, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Ultra Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 PKR 119,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q4 2026 27 August 2026
Dimensions 163 x 76 x 8.5 mm 169.70 × 79.14 × 8.45 mm
Weight 220g Better 224 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected) IP65 — dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets
Display
Screen size 6.8 Inches 6.99-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 Pixels Better 1080 × 2396 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Expected) 3nm Flagship Processor Advanced AI Engine Built for High-End Gaming & Performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-Core Processor 2× Prime Cores + 6× Performance Cores Expected Clock Speed up to 4.3GHz Octa-core, 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.3GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.95GHz
GPU Adreno 840 GPU (Expected) Adreno 613
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Storage Better 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSD card slot microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main camera 200MP Main Camera with OIS 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Lens Laser Autofocus Dual LED Flash Better 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Dual Camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera Better 16MP, f/2.0, HDR, AI Portrait, Beauty Mode
Video recording 8K Video Recording 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, slow-motion video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery 7700mAh, non-removable, Li-Po. Better
Wired charging 120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Better 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G support.
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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD / LHDC Audio Codec Support 5.1, A2DP, LE
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 Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, virtual proximity sensor, IR blaster.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support Display Output Support (expected) USB Type-C 2.0, 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?

Redmi K100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 in Pakistan?

Redmi K100 Ultra is listed at PKR 129,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 119,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Redmi K100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?

Redmi K100 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Redmi K100 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Redmi K100 Ultra leads on battery. Redmi K100 Ultra carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 7700 mAh cell, with 120W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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

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 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm).

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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.