{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-y500-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:14:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo Y500 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on 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 Y500 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y500 Pro",
            "slug": "vivo-y500-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y500-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-08_44_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T03:52:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "10 November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.23 × 74.51 × 7.81 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.6 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-Pressure Water Resistant SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Diamond Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera, OIS 2MP Depth Sensor LED Flash PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, USB Power Delivery"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Gravity 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": 55.2,
                "overall": 83.3
            },
            "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-y500-pro",
        "margin": 4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 62.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-y500-pro": 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-y500-pro": 92.5,
                    "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-y500-pro": 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-y500-pro": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 55.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y500 Pro costs PKR 79,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 10W faster.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo Y500 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on 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 Y500 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro is listed at PKR 95,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Vivo Y500 Pro cheaper by PKR 79,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo Y500 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Vivo Y500 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}