Nothing Phone 2a
Nothing Phone
PKR 144,999
78/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Nothing Phone 2a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Nothing Phone 2a still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nothing Phone 2a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 144,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
87/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 8.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Nothing Phone 2a costs PKR 30,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Nothing Phone 2a if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 144,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 12 2024 (global); rolled out in Pakistan in 2025 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2412 pixels (~394 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core (configuration typical of Dimensity 7200 Pro) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5 (upgradable toward Android 15/OS 3.0) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32MP |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e (dual-band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Nothing Phone 2a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Nothing Phone 2a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Nothing Phone 2a and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Nothing Phone 2a is listed at PKR 144,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Nothing Phone 2a cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 2a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 2a or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Nothing Phone 2a carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.
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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.