Head to head

Sharp Aquos R10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sharp Aquos R10 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 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.

Buy the Sharp Aquos R10 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sharp Aquos R10 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 219,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2025. Expected in 2026
Dimensions 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 197g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance MIL-STD-810G certified IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.5 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels (396 PPI) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz–240Hz adaptive AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core 1x Cortex-X4 4x Cortex-A720 3x Cortex-A520 Octa-core
GPU Adreno 732 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 15 with AQUOS UX (Sharp custom UI) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot microSDXC supported Expandable up to 2TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
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, Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 50MP Selfie Camera | Features: HDR, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, AI enhancement Better 32MP
Video recording 4K video recording EIS stabilization Slow motion support Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Lithium-ion (Li-Po, non-removable) 5000mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 36W wired charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 Bypass charging Battery health optimization 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.x 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of Sharp Aquos R10 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Sharp Aquos R10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

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.