{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max-vs-zte-nubia-z70s-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T19:29:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance 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 214,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "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 Z70S Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z70s-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-20-2026-11_15_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-20T06:21:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 98.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 91.4,
                "overall": 96.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 28, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 77.1 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68: Dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. IP69: Resistant to high-pressure and high-temperature water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Nubia Nebula AIOS 1.5)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS, Optical Zoom) 50 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Under-Display Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, HDR10 Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh (Silicon-Carbon Battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, PD, QC4"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra",
        "margin": 8.7,
        "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-z70s-ultra": 98.2
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-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-z70s-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z70s-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-z70s-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-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": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra": 91.4
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 40,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,610 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 20W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.7 points. It wins on performance 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 174,999 and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max carries a 9210 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra a 6600 mAh cell, with 100W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported while ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}