{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-z11-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T06:39:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO Z11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO Z11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 85 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 Z11 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 129,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO Z11",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-z11",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-z11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_17_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T05:30:57+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81.6,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 26, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "213 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz",
                    "Protection": "9H hardness, full-glue tempered glass screen protector"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 (China) / Adreno 810 (Global)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, OIS 2 MP, depth LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP / 32 MP (region dependent)",
                    "Video recording": "4K, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 9020 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charging ( Reverse Charging: Supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 69.7,
                "overall": 84.7
            },
            "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-z11",
        "margin": 8.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 81.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "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-z11": 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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 92.5,
                    "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 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-z11": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 69.7
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo iQOO Z11 costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 190 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 10W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO Z11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 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 Z11 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 is listed at PKR 129,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes vivo iQOO Z11 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo iQOO Z11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo iQOO Z11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. vivo iQOO Z11 carries a 9020 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO Z11 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO Z11 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global) 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/)."
}