Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone 5a
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Nothing Phone 5a comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Nothing Phone 5a which has resolution of 2720 x 1224. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 5a
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Nothing Phone 5a |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 508 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 39990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be March 05, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Nothing Phone 5a is Rs. 39990.
Display comparison
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 437 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 5a has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 5a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 5a 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 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 17 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Nothing Phone 5a |
| General | ||
| Model | 2609FRA74G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 15, 2026 | March 05, 2027 (Expected) |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 77.5 x 163.9 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 204.5 g |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | Pink, White, Black, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 437 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, Sunlight Display, TUV Triple Eye Protection (Low blue light Hardware solution), Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Wet Touch 2.0, 12-bit TrueColour AMOLED | 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N71, N77, N78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | WIFI 6, 802.11A/B/G/N/AC/AX, 2.4G/5G, 2X2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,142,101 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 129,296 Sequential Read: 2162.9 MB/s; Sequential Write: 13839 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,242 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,223 (Single Core) 3,385 (OpenCL) 5,679 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,506 (Wild Life Extreme) (9.02 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 508 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Live Moments, Auto Scene detection, 2X in-sensor ultra clear zoom, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets) Dual Video | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Nothing OS 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery | 5400 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |