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Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Oct 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi 17 still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 189,999 against PKR 264,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max takes it by 7.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max costs PKR 75,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 4,570 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 264,999 PKR 189,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) August 12, 2026
Dimensions 161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm 162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm
Weight 190 g Better 238 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69
Display
Screen size 6.7 in 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (~385 ppi) 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2400 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Deca-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-Core
GPU Xclipse 940 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 8 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 12 MP wide 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca ~4500 mAh 9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery Better
Wired charging 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless 100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported

“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 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.8 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi 17 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 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 17 is listed at PKR 264,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 carries a 4500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 runs the Exynos 2400 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.