Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $170 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 218,879).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 70
Value for money 10
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $760

  • Overall rating 20/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (77/100 vs 25/100).

Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 5 Plus Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 218879 2998904
Geekbench Single 189 2746
Geekbench Multi 862 8431
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15
NFC no
Dimensions 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 180 g
Launch price $170 $760
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 5 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
20/100
218879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100 +92.7%
2998904 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 5 Plus
$170
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760

Launch price difference: $590. Redmi 5 Plus was $590 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (77/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.