Nothing Phone (2a) vs Redmi Note 17
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $349 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) 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) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 593,849); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Redmi Note 17
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2328
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (57/100 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
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $349
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Redmi Note 17, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Redmi Note 17 by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $164. Redmi Note 17 was $164 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) 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) and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on performance (58/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) 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) (57/100 vs 30/100).