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Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G

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XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026August 2026
Display
Screen size6.77″6.83″
Resolution2392 × 10802772 × 1280
Sharpness388 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits3,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K
Pixel density–447 ppi
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment3,500 nits (UHBM); 1,060 nits typical
Screen protectionMaker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditionsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certificationsUp to 120 Hz; 240 Hz touch sampling (3,200 Hz instantaneous in Game Turbo); 12-bit colour; 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; DCI-P3; DC dimming and 3,840 Hz PWM dimming; Wet Touch Technology 2.0; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free certified
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHzOcta-core, up to 2.4 GHz; 4 nm
GPUQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designationAdreno
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TBUFS 3.1 (256 GB and 512 GB), UFS 2.2 (128 GB); LPDDR4X RAM
Cameras
Main camera108 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP16 MP
Main camera108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm50 MP, f/1.8, 0.64 μm pixels, 5P lens, OIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 μm pixels
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor16 MP, f/2.4, 1 μm pixels, 5P lens
ZoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives–
Video recording4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps1080p and 720p at 30 fps
Front videoFull HD or HD at 30 fps1080p and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions applyHDR, Portrait, Underwater mode (via update), Ultra HD, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode
Battery and charging
Battery5,520 mAh8,340 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 21 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording8,340 mAh (typical) silicon-carbon battery
Wired charging45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended67 W HyperCharge; PD3.0 and PD2.0; no charger in the box
Charges other devices–Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging
Wireless chargingNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g223 g
Thickness7.35 mm8.6 mm
Height × width164 × 75.42 mm163.45 × 78.27 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP68
Stylus–No
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mmBlack, Purple, Sky Blue
Water resistance detailUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warrantyIP66 and IP68; IP68 tested in static fresh water up to 2 m for up to 72 hours; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
SensorsVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscopeUltrasonic proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/softwareDual speakers with 300% volume boost; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android CentralXiaomi HyperOS 3
Software updatesMaker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count–
AI featuresGoogle Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internetAI Erase Pro, AI Glare Removal, AI Image Expansion, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, AI Image Enhancement, AI Beautify; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, USB Type-C cable, SIM tool, protective case
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies5G, 4G, 3G and 2G
SIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standbyDual SIM (nano-SIM and nano-SIM, or nano-SIM and eSIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
NFCSupported; regional availability variesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode–
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I and B1C, Galileo E1, QZSS L1

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