{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T19:27:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The vivo X100 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 86 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 battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo X100 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 159,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100",
            "slug": "vivo-x100",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_02_54-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 159999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 96,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 21, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.2 × 8.5 mm (glass) / 8.8 mm (vegan leather)",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 202–206 g (varies by color)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2800 × 1260 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 billion colors, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "SCHOTT Xensation Alpha glass (market dependent)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X4 @ 3.25 GHz 3 × Cortex-X4 @ 2.85 GHz 4 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Funtouch OS 14 (Global) OriginOS 4 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), Sony IMX920, OIS 64 MP Periscope Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 50 MP Ultra-wide, Autofocus ZEISS Optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "120W FlashCharge (Wired) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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": 82.2,
                "overall": 86
            },
            "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",
        "margin": 10.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100": 96,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100"
            },
            {
                "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": 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": 88.3,
                    "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": 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": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 82.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo X100 costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100 charges 20W faster.",
        "vivo X100 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 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 X100 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 is listed at PKR 159,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes vivo X100 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo X100 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. vivo X100 carries a 5000 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 X100 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (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/)."
}