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Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

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Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

  • 207 g.
  • Screen: 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 6,500 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 62,000In Stock
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • 229.5 g.
  • Screen: 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1.
  • 10,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 61,499In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G if you want a 200 MP main camera, Wi-Fi 6E and a lighter build (207 g). Choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G if you want a bigger 10,000 mAh battery and Bluetooth 6.0.

Weight

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
207 g
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
229.5 g

Performance

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) processor

Storage

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
UFS 2.2
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Battery capacity

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
6,500 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
10,000 mAh battery capacity

Camera

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
200 MP main camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
50 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lighter: 207 g (vs 229.5 g).

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • Bigger battery: 10,000 mAh (vs 6,500 mAh).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).

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PriorityRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Camera200 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor
Battery capacity6,500 mAh battery10,000 mAh battery
Weight207 g229.5 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0
SoftwareAndroid 15, 4 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
BrandRedmiRedmi
ModelRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Announced2025, December 182026, August 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, December 25Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model numbers2510ERA8BG2609FRA74G

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Dimensions163.3 x 78.3 x 8.2 mm or 8.5 mm163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 3.08 x 0.34 in)
Weight207 g (7.30 oz)229.5 g (8.11 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Display6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3200 nits (peak)6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3200 nits (peak)68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Display technologyAMOLEDAMOLED
Display size6.83 inches6.83 inches
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness3200 nits (peak)1060 nits (typ); 2000 nits (HBM); 3500 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10+, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Pixel density447 ppi447 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio89.6% screen-to-body ratio89.5% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 810Adreno 812
User interfaceHyperOS 2HyperOS 3
Software supportup to 4 major OS updates—
Process node4 nm4 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
RAM8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Rear camera200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0", 0.7µm32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 6500 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 10000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 100% in 40 min 22.5W reverse wired100W wired, PD3.0, PPS 27W reverse wired
Battery technologySi/C Li-IonSi/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging22.5W reverse wired27W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 2Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA - India
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (/6e is market/region dependent)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Water resistanceIP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 24 hours) Drop resistant up to 2.5mIP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - ROW IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - EU only Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximityFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
ColorsGlacier Blue, Mocha Brown, BlackBlack, Purple, Cloud Blush, Green, Secret Sunrise

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Measured performanceAnTuTu: 817755 (v10) GeekBench: 3060 (v6) 3DMark: 1111 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 841707 (v10) GeekBench: 3070 (v6) 3DMark: 1190 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display1509 nits max brightness (measured)1109 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker-20.1 LUFS (Excellent)-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
Measured battery enduranceActive use score 16:04hActive use score 22:31h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
EnergyClass BClass B
Battery60:47h endurance, 1000 cycles79:16h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

Choose Note 17 Pro Max for a larger battery; Note 15 Pro Plus offers a lighter build and a higher-resolution main camera.

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