Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $185 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 600,942); the Redmi Note 17 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $999
- Better portability (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 68/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 10200 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $999 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $814. Redmi Note 17 was $814 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.