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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,041,898); the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is noticeably lighter (211g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 24 points (89/100 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

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 211g vs 226g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1041898
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China): The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1041898 3667711
Geekbench Single 1223 3639
Geekbench Multi 3168 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2772 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.3×78.3×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 211 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
65/100
1041898 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +71.6%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (97/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (93/100 vs 61/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.