The Redmi Note 17 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 6 are positioned in the mid-range 5G smartphone segment, with both devices offering AMOLED displays, high durability ratings and large-capacity batteries. However, the two smartphones take different approaches when it comes to performance, cameras, display refresh rate and charging.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro comes with a 9,000mAh battery and an ultrawide camera, while the OnePlus Nord CE 6 features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a 144Hz display and 80W charging. Here is a detailed comparison of their price, design, display, performance, cameras, battery and software.
Redmi Note 17 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 6: Price and Design
The Redmi Note 17 Pro starts at ₹36,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. Its 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at ₹39,999 in India.
The OnePlus Nord CE 6, meanwhile, costs ₹37,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, while the 8GB + 256GB version is priced at ₹41,999.
Both smartphones use a flat-frame design with a clean rear panel, although their camera arrangements are different. Redmi uses a rounded rectangular camera island with vertically positioned lenses. The OnePlus model has a more straightforward rectangular camera module containing two large circular lenses placed vertically.
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is available in Fresh Blue, Lunar Pearl and Pitch Black colour options.
Redmi Note 17 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 6: Display and Performance
Both smartphones feature 1.5K AMOLED displays, but there are differences in size and refresh rate. The Redmi Note 17 Pro gets a 6.83-inch panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the OnePlus Nord CE 6 has a slightly smaller 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a faster 144Hz refresh rate.
The Redmi screen offers a 2772 × 1280 resolution, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and a claimed peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. Both phones carry IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 additionally carries MIL-STD-810H certification.
For processing hardware, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and has 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Its 128GB version uses UFS 2.2 storage, while the 256GB model gets UFS 3.1 storage.
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor along with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Both its 128GB and 256GB variants feature UFS 3.1 storage.
Redmi Note 17 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 6: Camera Comparison
The Redmi Note 17 Pro comes with a 50MP primary camera featuring OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera. For selfies and video calls, it has a 16MP front camera.
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 also features a 50MP OIS main camera, but it is paired with a 2MP depth sensor instead of an ultrawide camera. At the front, the phone offers a 32MP autofocus selfie camera.
This gives the two smartphones different camera configurations, particularly when comparing the secondary rear camera and front-facing camera specifications.
Redmi Note 17 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 6: Battery and Charging
Battery capacity is another major difference between the two phones. The Redmi Note 17 Pro packs a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is 1,000mAh larger than the 8,000mAh battery inside the OnePlus Nord CE 6.
Redmi supports 67W charging and also offers 22.5W wired reverse charging. OnePlus, on the other hand, supports faster 80W SUPERVOOC charging and 27W wired reverse charging.
Therefore, the Redmi offers the larger battery capacity, while the OnePlus has the higher charging speed.
Software and Other Features
The Redmi Note 17 Pro runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3, while the OnePlus Nord CE 6 comes with Android 16-based OxygenOS 16.
Both smartphones support 5G connectivity and feature an in-display fingerprint sensor and IR blaster. The Redmi additionally offers NFC, eSIM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 comes with stereo speakers, an X-axis haptic motor and a six-axis gyroscope alongside its other connectivity and security features.
Disclaimer
The specifications, prices and features mentioned in this article are based on the information provided and may change depending on the market, variant or manufacturer updates. Buyers should verify the latest price, availability and specifications on the respective brand’s official channels before making a purchase.