Nothing Phone (4b) vs Redmi Note 17
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $355 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 593,849); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Redmi Note 17
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2328
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $355
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Redmi Note 17, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Redmi Note 17 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Redmi Note 17 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nothing Phone (4b) (58/100 vs 48/100).