Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 63,999 against PKR 75,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 takes it by 19 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 52W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…

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

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 PKR 63,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date in China between July and December 2026 April 24, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight Not listed 210 g
Water resistance IP64 splash resistance expected IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.77 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1220 x 2712 pixels (rumored) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Gorilla Glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity series Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-GPU Mali-G57
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB Better 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot) microSDXC (expandable)
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera Setup 50MP / 200MP main sensor expected Features: LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Better 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 16MP / 32MP Better 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
Video recording 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion 5000mAh–7000mAh expected Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 67W / 90W / 100W fast charging (variant dependent) Reverse charging support Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.3 v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is listed at PKR 75,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi R70 cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 uses a 200 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi R70, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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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.