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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage 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 Redmi Turbo 5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 134,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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 Turbo 5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 costs PKR 40,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 if…

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

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 174,999 PKR 134,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected in 2026 2026, January 29
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm Not listed
Weight Approximately 229.5 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed Not officially specified
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution)
Panel type AMOLED AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali GPU Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 15 with HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 256 GB / 512 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash 50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Better 20 MP
Video recording Up to 4K — reported 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better Fast charging supported (likely 90W)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 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 Note 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on 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 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 174,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 at PKR 134,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max carries a 9210 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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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.