REDMI Note 15 5G vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
35.3Performance25.6
64Display66.5
48.3Camera45.9
57.4Battery89.4
70.7Features100
5 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G9 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.1 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and features (+29). REDMI Note 15 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 26
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 22% lower weight: 178 g vs 230 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.6 mm
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 71
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 81% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,520 mAh
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 447 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,500 nits+9% |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+3% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 857,561 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,017Bottom 33% | 1,032+1%Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,963Bottom 39% | 3,070+4%Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+1%Top 13% | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 10,000 mAh+81% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+22% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+15% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP66 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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