OnePlus N6 vs Redmi 17 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus N6 starts ₹500 lower: ₹23,499 against ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G.
- The OnePlus N6 has the better screen on paper: brighter (1,200 nits against 825).
- The OnePlus N6 is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
On paper the OnePlus N6 comes out ahead, with the brighter screen and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹23,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
OnePlus N6 vs Redmi 17 5G, answered
In India, the OnePlus N6 starts at ₹23,499 and the Redmi 17 5G starts at ₹23,999.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus N6 or the Redmi 17 5G?
The OnePlus N6, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹23,499 for the OnePlus N6, ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G. The OnePlus N6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,999. The Redmi 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹26,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus N6 or the Redmi 17 5G?
Neither by much: 8,000 mAh on the OnePlus N6, 7,900 mAh on the Redmi 17 5G. Both charge at 45W. 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 OnePlus N6's: it is brighter (1,200 to 825 nits). The OnePlus N6 has a 6.8-inch LCD at 120Hz, the Redmi 17 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the OnePlus N6 and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17 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 OnePlus N6 runs the Dimensity 6360 Apex, the Redmi 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
The OnePlus N6, rated IP65 to the Redmi 17 5G's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 224 g and 232 g.
