Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹49,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 against the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 5,400 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 50W.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (5,000 nits against 3,500).
- Only the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a zoom camera, a 50MP periscope.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
Get the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for the faster chip, the better screen and the zoom camera. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹49,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹55,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (4a) Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at ₹49,999 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹49,999. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes in 3 versions, up to ₹59,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹55,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, with 10,000 mAh to 5,400 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is quicker: 100W to 50W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,000 to 3,500 nits). The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83-inch Flexible AMOLED at 144Hz, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's IP65. Only the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, at 210 g to 229 g.
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