Nothing Phone (3) vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
61.1Performance25.6
72Display66.5
69.3Camera45.9
64.2Battery89.4
84Features100
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)6 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+23). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G 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 (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 115% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,600 vs 3,070
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 84
- 105% higher Active use endurance: 22.5 h vs 11 h
- 94% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,150 mAh
- 54% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+3% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.5 % | 89.5 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+103%Top 30% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+115%Top 28% | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 10,000 mAh+94% |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 22.5 h+105% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+5% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.6 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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