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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra takes it by 8.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

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

Camera Level

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 Z70S 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 174,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date Expected in 2026 April 28, 2025
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm 164.3 × 77.1 × 8.6 mm
Weight Approximately 229.5 g 228 g Better
Water resistance IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed 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 6.83 inches 6.85 Inches Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1216 × 2688 Pixels
Panel type AMOLED AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Mali GPU Adreno 830
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 15 (Nubia Nebula AIOS 1.5)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash 50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS, Optical Zoom) 50 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 32MP Better 16 MP Under-Display Selfie Camera
Video recording Up to 4K — reported 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, HDR10 Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh (Silicon-Carbon Battery)
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better 80W wired fast charging, PD, QC4
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/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Z70S Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

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).

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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.