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Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage 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 Redmi K70 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 133,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro takes it by 11.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro 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 Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro costs PKR 41,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro charges 20W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 133,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date November 2023 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 160.9 × 75.0 × 8.5 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 209 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (~526 ppi) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 750 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14, HyperOS Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP wide 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 120W wired (0–100% ~18 min) Better 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass 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 Redmi K70 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage 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 Redmi K70 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is listed at PKR 133,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro 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 Redmi K70 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) 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.