Redmi Note 15 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Note 15 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 575,630); the Redmi Note 15 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 15 4G

Performance 44
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 53
Portability 70
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Redmi Note 15 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 224g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 575630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 15 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 15 4G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 575630 3950082
Geekbench Single 727 3639
Geekbench Multi 2014 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 183 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 15 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.7
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 15 4G

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 15 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 15 4G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 15 4G MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra
51/100
575630 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +85.4%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 15 4G by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 15 4G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (98/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 15 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Note 15 4G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.