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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 8.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 75,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,110 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 174,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date Expected in 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Approximately 229.5 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type AMOLED LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Mali GPU Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 32MP 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording Up to 4K — reported 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Note 17 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 174,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max carries a 9210 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.