Redmi 17 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Better portability (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (44/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Redmi 17 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (44/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.