{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max-vs-zte-nubia-z60-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:34:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra 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 camera, 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 184,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_44_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T06:07:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 94.5,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K — reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z60-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z60-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-25-2026-12_00_50-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 184999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T07:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 94,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.98 × 76.35 × 8.78 mm",
                    "Weight": "246 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1116 × 2480 pixels (~400 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 64 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom) Laser AF HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (under-display)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p / 8K video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "80W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6/7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z60-ultra",
        "margin": 9.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63,
                    "zte-nubia-z60-ultra": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z60-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97,
                    "zte-nubia-z60-ultra": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z60-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "zte-nubia-z60-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z60-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 94.5,
                    "zte-nubia-z60-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z60-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Battery & charging"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.8 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 174,999 and ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra at PKR 184,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported while ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}