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Redmi 15 4G vs Redmi Note 17 4G

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Redmi 15 4G

Redmi 15 4G

  • 224 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~374 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) processor.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 33 W rated wired charging power.
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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.
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Note 17 4G has a bigger battery (7,700 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and has an OLED screen with deeper blacks, while the Redmi 15 4G scrolls more smoothly (144 Hz).

Display

Redmi 15 4G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~374 ppi density)
Redmi Note 17 4G
1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi 15 4G
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) processor
Redmi Note 17 4G
Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi 15 4G
7,000 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Note 17 4G
7,700 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi 15 4G
33 W rated wired charging power
Redmi Note 17 4G
45 W rated wired charging power

Software

Redmi 15 4G
Runs Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3
Redmi Note 17 4G
Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi 15 4G

  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).

Redmi Note 17 4G

  • Bigger battery: 7,700 mAh (vs 7,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 33 W).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 16 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

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PriorityRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Display6.9-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 374 ppi6.99-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 375 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 685 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor
Battery capacity7,000 mAh battery7,700 mAh battery
Charging33 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP64 water and dust resistanceIP65 water and dust resistance
SoftwareAndroid 15Android 16

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
BrandRedmiRedmi
ModelRedmi 15 (4G)Redmi Note 17 (4G)
Announced2025, August 012026, August 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 01Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model numbers24129PN74G, 25062RN2DE, 25062RN2DA26012RN62Y

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Dimensions171.1 x 82.1 x 8.6 mm (6.74 x 3.23 x 0.34 in)169.7 x 79.1 x 8.5 mm (6.68 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight224 g (7.90 oz)224 g (7.90 oz)
Build materials—Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Display6.9 inches, 116.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 144Hz6.99 inches, 118.7 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~374 ppi density)1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)
Display features144Hz120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Display technologyIPS LCDAMOLED
Display size6.9 inches6.99 inches
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Pixel density374 ppi375 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio83.2% screen-to-body ratio88.4% screen-to-body ratio
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Brightness—700 nits (typ); 1200 nits (HBM); 1800 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
ProcessorQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 610
User interfaceHyperOS 3HyperOS 3
Software supportupgradable to Android 16—
Process node6 nm6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 7000 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7700 mAh
Charging33W wired45W wired, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired
Battery technologySi/C Li-IonSi/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging—22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

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

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass
ColorsMidnight Black, Titan Gray, Sandy PurpleCelestial Purple, Sky Teal, Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
EnergyClass BClass B
Battery62:06h endurance, 1000 cycles68:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class C (90 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15 4GRedmi Note 17 4G
Measured battery endurance—Active use score 18:55h

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Note 17 4G is the better buy; the Redmi 15 4G makes sense if you want smoother scrolling.

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