Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

Performance 52
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 60
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) better?

  • Lighter: 211g vs 219g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2939
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Pro (China) Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single 1050 3639
Geekbench Multi 2939 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2772 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.6×78.1×7.8 mm —
Weight 211 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (97/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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