Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi
PKR 299,999
96/100 overall
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 May 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on 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 299,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Ultra takes it by 7.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 125,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 20W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 299,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 28, 2026 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | Approximately 229.5 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent) | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 2608 × 1200 pixels | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision | AMOLED |
| Protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 HyperOS 3 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | High-resolution selfie sensor | 32MP |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging Better | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.x | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging 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.
What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 299,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 125,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Ultra carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.