OnePlus Nord 6 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
₹5,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus Nord 6 starts ₹5,000 lower: ₹44,999 against ₹49,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 9,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 80W.
- The OnePlus Nord 6 has the better screen on paper: smoother (165Hz against 120Hz).
- The OnePlus Nord 6 is the lighter phone: 217 g against 229 g.
Get the OnePlus Nord 6 for the lower price, the smoother screen and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G for the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹50,999
- 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.
OnePlus Nord 6 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, answered
In India, the OnePlus Nord 6 starts at ₹44,999 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
The OnePlus Nord 6, by ₹5,000. Starting prices: ₹44,999 for the OnePlus Nord 6, ₹49,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G. The OnePlus Nord 6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹50,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹55,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, with 10,000 mAh to 9,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is quicker: 100W to 80W. 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 Nord 6's: it is smoother (165Hz to 120Hz). The OnePlus Nord 6 has a 6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED at 165Hz, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus Nord 6 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 OnePlus Nord 6 runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The OnePlus Nord 6, at 217 g to 229 g.
