realme 15 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
46.7Performance28.9
88.3Display49.8
49.8Camera29
79.8Battery71.3
73.3Features46.7
10 spec wins — realme 15 5G2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and features (+27). Redmi Note 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 15 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+20% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+261% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+9% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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