{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100s-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:58:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The vivo X100s is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 87 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.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100s",
            "slug": "vivo-x100s",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_35_00-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 96,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "17 May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust Tight & Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ 1 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.4GHz 3× Cortex-X4 @ 2.85GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with 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 Main (Sony IMX920, OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 50 MP Ultra-Wide ZEISS Optics Vivo V2 Imaging Chip Laser Autofocus ZEISS T* Coating Panorama HDR Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0 Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5100 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor X-axis Linear Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 USB 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": 90.6,
                "overall": 86.8
            },
            "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-x100s",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s": 96,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s"
            },
            {
                "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-x100s": 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-x100s": 84.5,
                    "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-x100s": 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-x100s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 90.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,110 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100s offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100s ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100s has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 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 X100s and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s is listed at PKR 174,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. vivo X100s carries a 5100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100s 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/)."
}