Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi Note 17
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 593,849); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Redmi Note 17
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2560 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi Note 17, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Redmi Note 17 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (64/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (60/100 vs 30/100).