REDMI Note 15 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
35.3Performance88.1
64Display67.4
48.3Camera73.3
57.4Battery95
70.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G13 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and battery (+38). 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
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 66% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 100 % vs 60 %
- 19% lower weight: 178 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 416 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,500 nits+9% |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 857,561 | 3,543,388+313% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,017Bottom 33% | 3,528+247%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,963Bottom 39% | 10,600+258%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+66%Top 13% | 60 %Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 7,500 mAh+36% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+19% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+8% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP66 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |