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

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REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G compared with REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
XiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026August 2026
Display
Screen size6.83″6.83″
Resolution2772 × 12802772 × 1280
Sharpness447 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits3,500 nits (better)
Display typeCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K
Pixel density447 ppi447 ppi
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness3,500 nits (UHBM); 1,060 nits typical
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresHDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0Up 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 7s Gen 4Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)6 GB – 8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHzOcta-core, up to 2.4 GHz; 4 nm
GPUQualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designationAdreno
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GBUFS 3.1 (256 GB and 512 GB), UFS 2.2 (128 GB); LPDDR4X RAM
CoolingXiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP (better)16 MP
Main camera200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 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 camera32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor16 MP, f/2.4, 1 μm pixels, 5P lens
ZoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives–
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording1080p and 720p at 30 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps1080p and 720p at 30 fps
Camera features200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability appliesHDR, Portrait, Underwater mode (via update), Ultra HD, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode
Battery and charging
Battery6,500 mAh8,340 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 25 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 100 W (better)Up to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls8,340 mAh (typical) silicon-carbon battery
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 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 Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight207.1 g (better)223 g
Thickness8.19 mm (better)8.6 mm
Height × width163.34 × 78.31 mm163.45 × 78.27 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsBlack and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions–
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier BlueBlack, Purple, Sky Blue
Water resistance detailUK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wearIP66 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
SensorsProximity, 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; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous modelDual speakers with 300% volume boost; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera WorldXiaomi HyperOS 3
Software updatesMaker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages–
AI featuresRegional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet accessAI 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 GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies5G, 4G, 3G and 2G
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions applyDual SIM (nano-SIM and nano-SIM, or nano-SIM and eSIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by regionWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.1
NFCSupported; regional availability variesYes
USBUSB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page–
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I and B1C, Galileo E1, QZSS L1

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