Head to head

Vivo S50t vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 May 2026.

The short answer

The Vivo S50t is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo S50t is the cheaper of the two at PKR 129,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo S50t takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo S50t leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo S50t leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo S50t costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.

Buy the Vivo S50t if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo S50t Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date May 1, 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163.7 x 75.9 x 7.6 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 190g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 / IP69 (Expected) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.67 Inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1260 x 2800 Pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz AMOLED
Protection Schott Xensation Glass / Tempered Glass Protection (Expected) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 / Adreno GPU (Expected) Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 ( OriginOS / Funtouch OS) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera (OIS) Ultra Wide Camera 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera 32MP
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po Non-removable 6000mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 80W / 90W Fast Charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 S50t or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Vivo S50t comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance 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 S50t and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Vivo S50t is listed at PKR 129,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Vivo S50t cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo S50t or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Vivo S50t carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo S50t or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Vivo S50t is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo S50t runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.