Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro takes it by 11.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K80 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 K80 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro charges 20W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 27, 2024 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 160.3 × 75.0 × 8.4 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 212g / 217g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 2.5m for 30 minutes) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz Dolby Vision, HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Xiaomi Longjing Glass 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No microSD support Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.6, Wide, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, OIS, 2.5x Optical Zoom 32 MP, Ultrawide, 120° HDR, Panorama, LED Flash 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 20 MP Wide HDR 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@24fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps Gyro-EIS Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Po, Non-removable 6000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100% in approximately 28 minutes. Better 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Gyroscope Compass Color Spectrum Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support. 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 K80 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 K80 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro carries a 6000 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 K80 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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.