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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra takes it by 9.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

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

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.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra if…

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

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 174,999 Cheaper PKR 184,999
Design & build
Release date Expected in 2026 December 2023
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm 163.98 × 76.35 × 8.78 mm
Weight Approximately 229.5 g Better 246 g
Water resistance IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1116 × 2480 pixels (~400 PPI)
Panel type AMOLED AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali GPU Adreno 750
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash 50 MP (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 64 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom) Laser AF HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 32MP Better 12 MP (under-display)
Video recording Up to 4K — reported 1080p / 8K video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Li-Po non-removable
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better 80W fast charging
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 6/7
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Under-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C

“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 Z60 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

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).

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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.