{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-13-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:45:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO 13",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-13",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-13/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-09_56_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T05:02:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 99.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 76.7 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B Colors, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2 × Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32 GHz 6 × Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15 (Global) / OriginOS 5 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, Wide (Main), OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, Telephoto, 2x Optical Zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Zeiss Optics HDR Panorama Laser Autofocus OIS LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W FlashCharge wired charging and reverse wired charging support."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 94.8,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "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-13",
        "margin": 11.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 97.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "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-13": 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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 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-13": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 94.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,060 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 charges 20W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO 13 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, 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 13 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 is listed at PKR 189,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo iQOO 13 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 leads on battery. vivo iQOO 13 carries a 6150 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 13 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO 13 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) 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/)."
}