Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Nothing Phone
PKR 189,999
80/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Nothing Phone 4a Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Mar 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 189,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 8.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,710 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Nothing Phone 4a Pro if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 4a Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 189,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | April, 2026 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 (dust & splash resistant) | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.77 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (expected) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core processor | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno series | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 with Nothing OS | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB /12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | Not listed | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP Better | 32MP |
| Video recording | 4K / Full HD video support | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5500 mAh Li-Ion battery | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Fast charging supported | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Not listed | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 support | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C | 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 4a Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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 4a Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro is listed at PKR 189,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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 4a Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Nothing Phone 4a Pro carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 4a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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