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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,041,898).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)

Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 70
Portability 53
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 (53/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1041898
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (98/100 vs 60/100). 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) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China): The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a better fit for active users.
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1041898 3950082
Geekbench Single 1223 3639
Geekbench Multi 3168 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2772 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×78.3×7.9 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/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
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: 90W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
65/100
1041898 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +73.6%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.

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 60/100).

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) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (87/100 vs 61/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a bit better (53/100 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 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

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 65/100, 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 61/100).

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 60/100).

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a better fit for active users. 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.