Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Black Shark
PKR 97,999
91/100 overall
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Xiaomi Black Shark 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 97,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 7.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 costs PKR 77,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 20W faster.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 97,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | late 2025 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | Not specified | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 13 ( MIUI 13) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB/12 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB/512 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 120 W 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive) | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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 Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.8 points. It wins on performance and 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.
What is the price of Xiaomi Black Shark 6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is listed at PKR 97,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Black Shark 6 cheaper by PKR 77,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 carries a 5000 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 Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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