Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a: Display, performance, India price and more compared
Redmi offers a bigger screen and battery.
Pixel offers long-term software support.
Both phones are priced at Rs 49,999.
Redmi has recently expanded its flagship portfolio in the Indian market with the launch of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17 Pro. The smartphone was launched for Rs 49,999 and became a direct competition to Google’s Pixel 10a, which also debuted with a similar price tag. While both the devices have some similarities, they were built for different audiences. Redmi focuses on a larger display, a massive battery, faster charging and higher memory configurations, while Google’s Pixel 10a brings its Tensor G4 chipset, clean Android 16 experience and long-term software support. Here is a detailed spec-based comparison of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10a.
SurveyRedmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a: Display
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes with a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. When used outdoors, the company claims that the device can reach a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Aside from that, the device also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The device also packs Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to keep it protected.
In comparison to that, the Google Pixel 10a equips a 6.3-inch pOLED display with up to 120 Hz of refresh rate. The display can be as bright as 3,000 nits when used outdoors. Makers have also installed Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to keep the screen protected against scratches.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a: Performance

Redmi ships the Note 17 Pro Max with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset under the hood. Not only that, but it also gets paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. The smartphone runs on HyperOS 3, a skin based on Android 16.
The Google Pixel 10a comes equipped with Google’s Tensor G4 SoC, which is further paired with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone runs on Android 16, and the company offers 7 years of OS and security updates for the device.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a: Battery
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max houses a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery which is supported by 100W wired and 27W wired reverse charging. The handset also gets bypass charging support. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 10a sports a 5,100 mAh cell under the hood. It is further paired with 30W wired fast charging and 10W wireless charging support.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a: Camera
Talking about the camera module, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes with a dual camera setup at the rear end of the device, which includes a 50MP primary sensor and is supported with an 8MP secondary lens. At the front the handset sports a 32MP lens for selfies and video calls.
The Google Pixel 10a also features a dual camera setup at the back, including a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide lens. For selfies and video calls, the device boasts a 13MP sensor at the front.
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a: Price
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max landed in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs 49,999, and the Google Pixel 10a also costs Rs 49,999.
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