Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (211g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2939
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2939 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2772 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.