Head to head

Vivo V70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Vivo V70 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 153,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 19.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo V70 costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,710 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo V70 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 153,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date Expected February 2026 (Pakistan) Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not listed Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance rating IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1260 × 2750 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.8 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 Funtouch OS (latest) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera 50 MP LED flash, HDR, Panorama 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 32MP
Video recording 4K video recording Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 6500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging Fast charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.x 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass 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 V70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Vivo V70 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 V70 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Vivo V70 is listed at PKR 153,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Vivo V70 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo V70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo V70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Vivo V70 carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo V70 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo V70 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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.