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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN is the pick for a brighter display, lighter body and slightly stronger performance; the Redmi Note 17 fits buyers who want a much larger battery and expandable storage. The 15 CN’s 3,200 nits and 178 g stand against 1,800 nits and 225 g, while the 17 answers with 8,000 mAh and 256GB.
The Redmi Note 15 CN combines AMOLED, 405 ppi and 480Hz touch sampling; the Redmi Note 17 has OLED, 375 ppi and 240Hz, plus the larger 6.99-inch display versus 6.77 inches. The 15 CN also uses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 at 2.4 GHz, versus the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 at 2.3 GHz. Both share 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2, 120Hz and 45W fast charging.
The cameras are effectively level: the Redmi Note 17 has a 1/2.76-inch main sensor and 0.64 µm pixels, versus 1/2.88-inch and 0.61 µm on the 15 CN, along with an f/2 front aperture versus f/2.2. The 15 CN brings Google Services and IP68 rather than IP65; the 17 adds microSD through expandable storage, while both include NFC, reverse charging and 5G.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN is the better buy for buyers prioritizing 3,200 nits, 178 g and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
The Redmi Note 17 is the better buy for buyers who need 8,000 mAh, 256GB and expandable storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware.
| Category | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 CN, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,200 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 375 ppi
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 225 g
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,800 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 550,000 | 570,353 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,210 |
| CPU Description | 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, Purple, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 169.7 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 88.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,396 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 375 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Dragontrail Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, 2160Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, AAC | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 CN | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 26021RN18C, 2607DRA18I |
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