{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100-ultra-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T19:29:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The vivo X100 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 309,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x100-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_19_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 309999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:28:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 62.1,
                "overall": 91.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.6 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Armor Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 (3.3 GHz) 5× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OriginOS 4"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide (Sony LYT-900, 1-inch sensor, OIS) 200MP periscope telephoto (Samsung HP9, OIS, 3.7× optical zoom) 50MP ultrawide with autofocus ZEISS T* lens coating Laser autofocus Gimbal stabilization HDR Panorama LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP, Autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "8K 4K up to 120fps 1080p slow motion HDR and Dolby Vision recording Gyro-EIS and OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired FlashCharge 30W wireless charging Reverse wired charging Reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Color spectrum sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, 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": 100,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "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-x100-ultra",
        "margin": 3.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 95.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-x100-ultra": 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-x100-ultra": 84.2,
                    "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-x100-ultra": 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-x100-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 62.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 135,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,710 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. 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 X100 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra is listed at PKR 309,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 135,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. vivo X100 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) 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/)."
}