{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-phantom-v-fold-2-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/", "generated": "2026-08-11T23:03:17+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max", "answer": "The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 369,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2", "slug": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-11_08_43-AM-1024x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 369999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-10T06:27:39+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 84, "camera": 98, "battery": 84.6, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 49.5, "overall": 86.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 13, 2024", "Dimensions": "159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)", "Weight": "249 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display)", "Resolution": "2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display)", "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors", "Protection": "Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz", "GPU": "Arm Mali-G710 MC10", "Operating system": "Android 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)", "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Triple 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF Telephoto Camera: 50MP, 2× optical zoom, PDAF Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 115° FOV, PDAF Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS, PDAF", "Selfie camera": "Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh", "Wired charging": "70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker 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": null, "margin": 1.5, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63 }, "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2" }, { "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": { "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 98, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84.6, "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": { "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 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": { "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 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": { "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 49.5, "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 195,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,460 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 30W faster." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is listed at PKR 369,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 195,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 carries a 5750 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 70W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (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/)." }