The prices are almost identical, both with 5G and AMOLED. The CMF is about cameras and speed, the Redmi about the battery.
Short answer
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Dimensity 7300 Pro, 50 + 8 + 50 MP with a telephoto, lighter (185 g). Redmi Note 17 5G - 7700 mAh, 45 W, 6.99", IP65, slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz | 6.99", AMOLED, 1080×2396, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh |
| Charging | 33 W | 45 W |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 185 g | 8.45 mm / 225 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. The Dimensity 7300 Pro is faster.
Cameras
Three cameras with a telephoto on the CMF vs a single 50 MP on the Redmi.
Battery
7700 mAh and 45 W on the Redmi vs 5000 mAh and 33 W on the CMF.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Cameras and speed - CMF Phone 2 Pro.
- Battery life and protection - Redmi Note 17 5G.
FAQ
Do both have 5G?
Yes.
Is the front camera the same?
Yes, 16 MP.
Which is cheaper?
The Redmi Note 17 5G, by a hair.