Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
45.1Performance25.6
85.2Display66.5
57.6Camera45.9
71.5Battery89.4
73.3Features100
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (4a) Pro4 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+19). 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 (4a) Pro
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 58 vs 46
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,170 vs 3,070
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 72
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 73
- 100% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 50 W
- 97% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,080 mAh
- 47% higher Active use endurance: 22.5 h vs 15.3 h
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+1% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits+43% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.9 %+5% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 1,469,717 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,334+29%Top 50% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,170+36%Top 46% | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 37% | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,080 mAh | 10,000 mAh+97% |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 100 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 15.3 h | 22.5 h+47% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g+8% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+8% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.1) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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