Redmi Note 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $229 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 822,983); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Redmi Note 15
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 822983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 822983 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 15 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi Note 15 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $570. Redmi Note 15 was $570 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi Note 15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.