{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-12-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T06:37:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo iQOO 12 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 147,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "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": 77.7,
                "overall": 85.5
            },
            "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": "vivo-iqoo-12",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 95.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90,
                    "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3,
                    "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 77.7
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo iQOO 12 costs PKR 27,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 charges 20W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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 Vivo iQOO 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is listed at PKR 147,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Vivo iQOO 12 cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo iQOO 12 uses a 64 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, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Vivo iQOO 12 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) 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/)."
}