Vivo iQOO 12
iQOO
PKR 147,999
95/100 overall
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Vivo iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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PKR 174,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo iQOO 12 takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…
you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 147,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz | AMOLED |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB/16GB Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 120W wired (fast charging) Better | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | 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, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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.
What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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.
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