Nothing Phone (2a) vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
25.3Performance25.6
49.7Display66.5
54.8Camera45.9
70.1Battery89.4
65.3Features100
4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)9 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.1 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+19). Nothing Phone (2a) 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)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 230 g
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 70
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
- 169% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,500 nits+169% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 89.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128+9%Bottom 43% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 3,070+18%Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+1%Top 3% | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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 | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh+100% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | 22.5 h+42% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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