Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB is cheaper by SAR 208 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 208
  • More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 12 GB)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP)
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 8 GB)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    8 GB✓ 256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 16 GB12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.75 in6.83 in

Specifications side by side

20 of 20 specs

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Spec
HuaweiSAR 1,191
Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB specs
XiaomiSAR 1,399
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,191SAR 1,399
Storage8 GB✓ 256 GB
Memory (RAM)✓ 16 GB12 GB
Processor—Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Wired charging—67 W
Main camera✓ 50 MP8 MP
5G—Yes
Years of OS updates—4 years

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: 256 GB vs 8 GB on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 50 MP vs 8 MP on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 16 GB vs 12 GB on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: 6.83 in vs 6.75 in on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.