{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sharp-aquos-r11-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T15:22:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sharp Aquos R11 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 269,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sharp Aquos R11",
            "slug": "sharp-aquos-r11",
            "brand": "Sharp",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sharp/sharp-aquos-r11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-09_57_31-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 269999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T05:09:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 68.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 65.4,
                "overall": 84.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 9, 2026. (It was officially announced on June 16, 2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "156 x 74 x 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65, IP68, and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz – 240Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core Prime Core up to 3.2 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera System Main Camera 50.3 MP Wide Sensor f/1.9 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Fast Autofocus High-detail daylight and low-light photography Ultra-Wide Camera 50.3 MP Ultra-Wide Sensor f/2.2 Aperture 122° Field of View Suitable for landscapes and group shots Telephoto Camera 38.5 MP Telephoto Sensor f/2.4 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 2.9x Optical Zoom AI Smart Fit Zoom Technology Leica HEKTOR Lens System Spectral Sensor HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization Night Mode Portrait Mode LED Flash Pro Photography Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50.3 MP Selfie Camera f/2.2 Aperture Wide-Angle Lens AI Beauty Mode Portrait Selfies HDR Selfies",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording HDR Video Capture Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Slow Motion Recording Time-Lapse Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion (Non-Removable) 5,100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "36W Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 OTG Support USB Charging High-Speed Data Transfer"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 3.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-r11": 94,
                    "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-r11": 68.5,
                    "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-r11": 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-r11": 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-r11": 65.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 95,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,110 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 64W faster.",
        "Sharp Aquos R11 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sharp Aquos R11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Sharp Aquos R11 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 R11 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R11 is listed at PKR 269,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 95,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sharp Aquos R11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Sharp Aquos R11 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 R11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Sharp Aquos R11 carries a 5100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 36W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}