{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-17-pro-max-vs-zte-nubia-a77/",
    "generated": "2026-09-23T13:16:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia A77",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A77 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A77 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 239,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-1-2025-10_43_02-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T05:23:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 27.2,
                "overall": 89.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A77",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a77",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a77/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_37_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:52:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 22.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 92,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 52
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 79
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 27.2,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A77 costs PKR 197,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 77.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A77 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 239,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes ZTE nubia A77 cheaper by PKR 197,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while ZTE nubia A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}