OnePlus N6 vs Redmi Note 17
The OnePlus N6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $245 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 is faster in AnTuTu (593,849 vs 567,623); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus N6
Redmi Note 17
What makes OnePlus N6 better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593849 vs 567623
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2328 vs 2250
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $245
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus N6 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). Value score: OnePlus N6 — 40/100, 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 Redmi Note 17 and the OnePlus N6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus N6 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 567623 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 850 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.9 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus N6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus N6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus N6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus N6 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads OnePlus N6 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Redmi Note 17 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the OnePlus N6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus N6 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 edges out the OnePlus N6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus N6 and the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus N6 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus N6 over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 55/100).