Nothing Phone (4a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Nothing Phone (4a) if you care about:- Larger screen size: 17.2 in vs 6.83 in
- Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP)
- More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 12 GB)
- Bigger battery for a longer day (10,000 mAh vs 5,080 mAh)
- Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 50 W
The deciding difference here: storage and screen size.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartphones · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB- Storage:
- 256 GB
- Memory (RAM):
- 12 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,781
Key differences
Storage
12 GB✓ 256 GBScreen size
✓ 17.2 in6.83 inBattery capacity
5,080 mAh✓ 10,000 mAh
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,804 | SAR 1,781 |
| Storage | 12 GB | ✓ 256 GB |
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Battery capacity | 5,080 mAh | ✓ 10,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | ✓ 100 W |
| Main camera | ✓ 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Years of OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP |
| Screen size | ✓ 17.2 in | 6.83 in |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Operating system | Nothing OS 4.1(Based on Android) | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Colour | White | — |
| Dimensions | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 centimeters cm | 7.8 x 0.9 x 16.3 cm |
| Weight | 210 g | — |
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in storage between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB?
Storage is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB: 256 GB vs 12 GB on the Nothing Phone (4a). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in main camera between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB?
Main camera is higher on the Nothing Phone (4a): 50 MP vs 8 MP on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB?
Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB: 10,000 mAh vs 5,080 mAh on the Nothing Phone (4a). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in wired charging between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB?
Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G 256GB: 100 W vs 50 W on the Nothing Phone (4a). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.