Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 33 points (87/100 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 Ultra (China)

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

What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Lighter: 211g vs 224g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2939
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is a bit better (54/100 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 Pro (China) Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3950082
Geekbench Single 1050 3639
Geekbench Multi 2939 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2772 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.6×78.1×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 211 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Display comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • 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 Ultra (China)

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)

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 Pro (China) (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) 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.