Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi Note 17
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $329 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 593,849); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Redmi Note 17
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2328
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $329
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Redmi Note 17, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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) is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 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) and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Redmi Note 17 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Redmi Note 17 was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.