The CMF is a bit cheaper and faster. The Redmi is about the battery and a big screen.
Short answer
CMF Phone 1 - 5G, Dimensity 7300, 8/128 GB as standard, lighter (197 g). Redmi Note 17 - 7700 mAh, 45 W, a 6.99" screen, IP65.
Key differences
| Spec | CMF by Nothing Phone 1 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 1080×2400, 120 Hz | 6.99", AMOLED, 1080×2396, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 4/128 GB, 4/256 GB, 6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh |
| Charging | 33 W | 45 W |
| Protection | IP52 | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 197 g | 8.45 mm / 224 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. The Dimensity 7300 is faster and has 5G.
Battery
7700 vs 5000 mAh in favour of the Redmi.
Protection
IP65 on the Redmi vs IP52 on the CMF.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Speed, 5G, price - CMF Phone 1.
- Battery life and a big screen - Redmi Note 17.
FAQ
Does the Redmi Note 17 have 5G?
Judging by the chip name - no.
What charging does the CMF have?
33 W.
Which is cheaper?
The CMF Phone 1.