Nothing Phone (4b) vs Redmi Note 17
28.9Performance28.9
52.8Display52.3
42.6Camera30.7
49.7Battery71.3
65.3Features33.3
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (4b)5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (4b) scores 44.2 against 42.9 for Redmi Note 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (4b) edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (4b)
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 33
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 50
- 48% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 381 ppi+1% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+11% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | 88.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 7,700 mAh+48% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g+6% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.1) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |