{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sharp-aquos-r10-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:30:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sharp Aquos R10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Sharp Aquos R10 still wins on performance, 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 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sharp Aquos R10",
            "slug": "sharp-aquos-r10",
            "brand": "Sharp",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sharp/sharp-aquos-r10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-10_27_07-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T05:34:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 80.1,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 67.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 78,
                "overall": 84
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "156 × 75 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "197g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance MIL-STD-810G certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (396 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz–240Hz adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1x Cortex-X4 4x Cortex-A720 3x Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 732",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with AQUOS UX (Sharp custom UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported Expandable up to 2TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50.3MP Wide (f/1.9, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1/1.55\" sensor) + 50.3MP Ultra-Wide | Features: Leica tuning, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, AI Scene Detection, Pro Mode,",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera | Features: HDR, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, AI enhancement",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording EIS stabilization Slow motion support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Lithium-ion (Li-Po, non-removable) 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "36W wired charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 Bypass charging Battery health optimization"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 3.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r10": 80.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r10"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r10": 93,
                    "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": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r10": 67.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r10": 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": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r10": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sharp-aquos-r10": 78,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 64W faster.",
        "Sharp Aquos R10 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Sharp Aquos R10 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 Sharp Aquos R10 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R10 is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R10 uses a 50.3 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R10 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 36W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R10 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sharp Aquos R10 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) 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/)."
}