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Redmi Note 15 5G vs Redmi Note 17 4G

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Redmi Note 15 5G

Redmi Note 15 5G

  • 178 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 5,520 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 30,000Out of Stock
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Redmi Note 17 4G

Redmi Note 17 4G

  • 224 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,700 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 30,999In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Note 15 5G has a higher-resolution main camera (108 MP), a brighter screen for outdoor use and better water and dust protection (IP66), while the Redmi Note 17 4G has a bigger battery (7,700 mAh) and a larger 6.99-inch screen.

Weight

Redmi Note 15 5G
178 g
Redmi Note 17 4G
224 g

Display

Redmi Note 15 5G
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
Redmi Note 17 4G
1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi Note 15 5G
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
Redmi Note 17 4G
Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi Note 15 5G
5,520 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Note 17 4G
7,700 mAh battery capacity

Camera

Redmi Note 15 5G
108 MP main camera
Redmi Note 17 4G
50 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Note 15 5G

  • IP66 water and dust resistance (vs IP65).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Brighter display: up to 3,200 nits (vs 1,800).
  • Lighter: 178 g (vs 224 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.4 mm thick (vs 8.5 mm).

Redmi Note 17 4G

  • Bigger battery: 7,700 mAh (vs 5,520 mAh).
  • Larger 6.99-inch screen (vs 6.77-inch).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

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PriorityRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
Display6.77-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 388 ppi6.99-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 375 ppi
Camera108 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor
MemoryUp to 12 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,520 mAh battery7,700 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
BrandRedmiRedmi
ModelRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 (4G)
Announced2025, December 182026, August 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, January 06Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model numbers25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G26012RN62Y

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
Dimensions164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)169.7 x 79.1 x 8.5 mm (6.68 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)224 g (7.90 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body featuresMIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
Display6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)6.99 inches, 118.7 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch/drop-resistant glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Display technologyAMOLEDAMOLED
Display size6.77 inches6.99 inches
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness800 nits (typ); 3200 nits (peak)700 nits (typ); 1200 nits (HBM); 1800 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10+—
Pixel density388 ppi375 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio89.7% screen-to-body ratio88.4% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
ProcessorQualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 710Adreno 610
User interfaceHyperOS 2HyperOS 3
Software supportup to 4 major OS updates—
Process node4 nm6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
RAM6GB, 8GB, 12GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
Rear camera108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0"16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 5520 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7700 mAh
Charging45W wired 18W reverse wired45W wired, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired
Battery technologySi/C Li-IonSi/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging18W reverse wired22.5W reverse wired

Software

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

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - IndiaHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.1 or 5.3, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
Water resistanceIP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) Drop resistant up to 1.7mIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass
ColorsBlack, Glacier Blue, Mist PurpleCelestial Purple, Sky Teal, Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)Yes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
Measured performanceAnTuTu: 637266 (v10) GeekBench: 2958 (v6) 3DMark: 861 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display1524 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker-23.4 LUFS (Very good)—
Measured battery enduranceActive use score 14:12hActive use score 18:55h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 17 4G
EnergyClass BClass B
Battery51:22h endurance, 1000 cycles68:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class C (90 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Redmi Note 15 5G if you want a higher-resolution main camera and a brighter screen for outdoor use, or the Redmi Note 17 4G if you would rather have a bigger battery and a larger 6.99-inch screen.

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