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Xiaomi 17T vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17T and the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 17T leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi 17T leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 17T leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 Turbo 5 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 100,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 33W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Xiaomi 17T if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17T Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 249,999 PKR 149,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 28, 2026 January 29, 2026
Dimensions 161.7 × 75.8 × 8.17 mm 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm
Weight 200g Better 219 g
Water resistance IP68 Certified Dust-tight Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K.
Display
Screen size 6.59-inch 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1.5K Resolution (2756 × 1268 pixels) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 MC8 Immortalis-G925 MC12
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 3) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Leica optics and Leica imaging modes Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera HDR10+ recording Better 20 MP, f/2.2, wide
Video recording 4K video recording up to 60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better
Wired charging 67W HyperCharge 50W PPS charging support 22.5W reverse wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0 A2DP LE LHDC aptX Adaptive 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor IR Blaster Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported USB Type-C 2.0, 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 17T or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 17T is listed at PKR 249,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 100,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17T or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi 17T scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17T or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17T carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17T or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

Xiaomi 17T is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17T runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),.

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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.