realme 15 5G vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
46.7Performance25.6
88.3Display66.5
49.8Camera45.9
79.8Battery89.4
73.3Features100
7 spec wins — realme 15 5G3 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+21). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 26
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 46
- 86% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 80
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 73
- 43% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- 25% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 80 W
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+1% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+86% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 %+5% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh+43% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+19% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+11% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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