Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
25.3Performance25.6
47.5Display66.5
58.6Camera45.9
54Battery89.4
65.3Features100
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus7 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.1 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and features (+35). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 230 g
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,147 vs 1,032
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
- 169% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 100% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,500 nits+169% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+11%Bottom 44% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 3,070+17%Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh+100% |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 100 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+1% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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