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OnePlus Nord 6 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

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OnePlus Nord 6 5G

OnePlus Nord 6 5G

  • Screen: 1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.1.
  • Battery: Si/C Li-Ion.
  • Runs Android 16, OxygenOS 16.
KSh 63,500In Stock
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • 229.5 g.
  • Screen: 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1.
  • 10,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 61,499In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the OnePlus Nord 6 5G if you want a smoother 165 Hz display, a longer cycle life (1,600 cycles) and faster UFS 4.1 storage. Choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G if you want a bigger 10,000 mAh battery and faster 100 W charging.

Display

OnePlus Nord 6 5G
1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)

Performance

OnePlus Nord 6 5G
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) processor

Storage

OnePlus Nord 6 5G
UFS 4.1
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Software

OnePlus Nord 6 5G
Runs Android 16, OxygenOS 16
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Connections

OnePlus Nord 6 5G
Wi-Fi 7 support
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Wi-Fi 6 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord 6 5G

  • Smoother 165 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,600 (vs 1,000).
  • Faster UFS 4.1 storage (vs UFS 2.2).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lighter: 210 g (vs 229.5 g).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • Bigger battery: 10,000 mAh (vs 7,500 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 100 W (vs 80 W).

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PriorityOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Display6.78-inch OLED display, 165 Hz, 450 ppi6.83-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 447 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor
Battery capacity7,500 mAh battery10,000 mAh battery
Charging80 W wired charging100 W wired charging
Weight210 g229.5 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
BrandOnePlusRedmi
ModelOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Announced2026, April 072026, August 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, April 07Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model numbersCPH2795, CPH27932609FRA74G

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Dimensions162.5 x 77.5 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 3.08 x 0.34 in)
Weight210 g (217 g - India) (7.41 oz)229.5 g (8.11 oz)
Build materialsGlass Front (OnePlus Crystal Guard), plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body featuresMIL-STD-810H* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Display6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)
Display protectionOnePlus Crystal GuardCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features1B colors, 165Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak); Ultra HDR image support68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Display technologyAMOLEDAMOLED
Display size6.78 inches6.83 inches
Refresh rate165Hz120Hz
Brightness800 nits (typ); 1800 nits (HBM); 3600 nits (peak)1060 nits (typ); 2000 nits (HBM); 3500 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10+HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Pixel density450 ppi447 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio89.3% screen-to-body ratio89.5% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 825Adreno 812
User interfaceOxygenOS 16HyperOS 3
Process node4 nm4 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
RAM8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.1UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.6µm, PDAF32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera featuresColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, Ultra HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps (main), 1080p@30 (ultrawide), gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresPanoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS—
Ultra-wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
BatteryMarket-dependent versions: · Si/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh - Global · Si/C Li-Ion 9000 mAh - IndiaSi/C Li-Ion 10000 mAh
Charging80W wired, UFCS, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC 6.5W reverse wired (27W for India model) Bypass charging100W wired, PD3.0, PPS 27W reverse wired
Battery technologySi/C Li-IonSi/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging6.5W reverse wired (27W for India model)27W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16, OxygenOS 16Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 LTE - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48 LTE - India1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA - India
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 56.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Water resistanceIP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - ROW IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - EU only Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
ColorsFresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick SilverBlack, Purple, Cloud Blush, Green, Secret Sunrise

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
EnergyClass BClass B
Battery24:00h endurance, 1600 cycles79:16h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass C (164 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass AClass C

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord 6 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Measured performance—AnTuTu: 841707 (v10) GeekBench: 3070 (v6) 3DMark: 1190 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display—1109 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker—-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
Measured battery endurance—Active use score 22:31h

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support 5G networks.

In summary

Choose Redmi Note 17 Pro Max for a larger battery and faster wired charging; OnePlus Nord 6 offers a smoother screen and a lighter build.

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