Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi Note 17
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $249 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 52/100 vs 50/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 593,849); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi Note 17
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2328
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $249
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi Note 17, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 2 points higher (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, 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 (3a) Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads Redmi Note 17 by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $64. Redmi Note 17 was $64 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads on performance (55/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 17 (64/100 vs 48/100).