Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 34999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 34999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 7 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Pro has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has OLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 387 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Nothing Phone 3a Pro has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | A059P | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | August 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | 79.1 x 169.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | Black, Purple, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 7 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor. Glyph Interface, 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light, Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired |