Redmi Note 7 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 347,995); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 7 doesn't; the Redmi Note 7 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 7
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 7 — 28/100, 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 7 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Redmi Note 7
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 7 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 7 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Redmi Note 7 was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 7 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 7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.