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Pixel 9a vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher overall and wins 3 of 6 areas, but Pixel 9a still wins 1.

Google Pixel 9a

Pixel 9a

Google · Apr 2025

₹49,999

50 / 100 spec score

Area by area

Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
Display61—
PerformanceRedmi Note 17 Pro Max leads4659
CamerasRedmi Note 17 Pro Max leads1332
BatteryRedmi Note 17 Pro Max leads39100
PortabilityPixel 9a leads3926
Longevity100—

Why pick Pixel 9a

No clear spec advantages.

Seven years of updates at a mid-range price

Why pick Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • Storage (base): 256 GB vs 128 GB
  • Battery: 10,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
  • RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Tiebreaker

What matters to you?

Set how much each area matters. The verdict updates instantly and stays on your device.

Your pick

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Scores 53 vs 50 on your weighting.

  1. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max53
  2. Pixel 9a50

If Battery mattered less to you, Pixel 9a would draw level.

Full specifications

Display
Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
Size6.30 in6.83 in
PanelActua pOLED—
Resolution2424 × 1080—
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Peak brightness2,700 nits—
Performance
Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Process4 nm—
Top CPU clock3.10 GHz—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Memory card slotNo—
Cameras
Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra-wide13 MP—
Telephoto0 MP—
Longest optical zoom1 ×—
Front camera13 MP32 MP
Best video4K @ 60 fps—
Battery & charging
Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
Battery5,100 mAh10,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W—
Wireless charging7.5 W—
Design
Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
Weight186 g—
Thickness8.9 mm8.6 mm
Water resistanceIP68—
BuildAluminium frame, plastic back—
Software & connectivity
Pixel 9aRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
Launched withAndroid 15Android 16, HyperOS 3
OS updates promised7 years—
5GYesYes
3.5 mm jackNo—

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.