OnePlus 15 vs Redmi Note 17
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Redmi Note 17
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Redmi Note 17, the OnePlus 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Redmi Note 17 by 507.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $614. Redmi Note 17 was $614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Redmi Note 17?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.