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Nothing Phone (4b) vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
Nothing Phone (4b)
44.2Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
28.9Performance20
52.8Display38.8
42.6Camera20.5
49.7Battery40.3
65.3Features20
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (4b)4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (4b) wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+22). Redmi 17C (China) 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 (4b)

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 50 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.77 ″6.88 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2344720x1640
Pixel density381 ppi+47%260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+233%600 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %+4%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 4MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+220%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
Capacity5,200 mAh+1%5,160 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
Weight210 g206 g+2%
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+5%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (Nothing OS 4.1)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (4b) versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecNothing Phone (4b)Redmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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