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Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 87 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 Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 9.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 1,710 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Note 16 Pro Plus Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 179,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not listed Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.83 in 6.83 inches
Resolution 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Dragon Crystal Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (2.8 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 810 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 (expected) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP 32MP
Video recording Up to 4K @ 60fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 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/6e, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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 Note 16 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 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 Note 16 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus carries a 7500 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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.