Realme 15 (India) vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 15 (India) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 (India)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 15 (India) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 191g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 (India) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×76.2×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 15 (India)
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15 (India)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15 (India) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 15 (India) by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 15 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (87/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15 (India) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 15 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 (India) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.