Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
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Overview
| Specs Score | 71 / 100 Better Specs | 61 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels Better Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 50 MP Dual |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP |
| Weight | 178 g Lighter | 232 g |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm Slimmer | 8.8 mm |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7500 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No | 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | August 10, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 78.4 x 170.1 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 232 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Black, Deep Blue, Vivid Orange |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 825nits Peak Brightness |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh | 7500 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired |
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