Redmi 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 467,392); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Redmi 15
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $999
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 15 — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $999 |
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 15 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi 15 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $819. Redmi 15 was $819 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.