Head to head

Xiaomi Poco F6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco F6 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F6 takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F6 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 Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco F6 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco F6 costs PKR 50,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 10W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F6 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F6 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date 23 May 2024 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 160.5 × 74.4 × 7.8 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 179 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP64 dust and splash resistant IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.67 Inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1220 x 2712 Pixels (~446 PPI) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (1× Cortex-X4 3.0GHz, 4× Cortex-A720 2.8GHz, 3× Cortex-A520 2.0GHz) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 735 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14, HyperOS Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No microSD support Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony IMX882 (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 20MP Selfie Camera 32MP Better
Video recording 4K video recording at 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 90W Wired Turbo Charging 100% Charge in approximately 35 minutes USB Type-C Charging Port 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor X-axis Linear Motor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco F6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Poco F6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 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 Poco F6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F6 is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F6 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F6 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Poco F6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) 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.