Redmi 15 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi 15 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Redmi 15 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 226g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi 15 5G by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 15 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (89/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi 15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.