Redmi Note 17 vs Redmi Note 15 Leave a comment
Last updated: 28 September 2026
The Redmi Note 17 series trades camera for battery. The Note 17 Pro Max has 42% more battery than the Note 15 Pro+ and much faster storage. The Note 15 Pro+ keeps the larger 200MP camera sensor, weighs 18g less and costs €100 less at mStore.ie (€395 against €495).
There’s no Redmi Note 16 — Xiaomi jumped straight from 15 to 17. For the full Note 17 line-up, see our Redmi Note 17 series guide.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+: specs side by side
| Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| mStore.ie price | from €395 | from €495 |
| Battery | 6,500mAh | 9,210mAh (EU) |
| GSMArena active-use score | 16h 04m | 22h 31m |
| EU label battery endurance | 60h 47m | 79h 16m |
| Wired charging | 100W | 100W |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 (256GB and 512GB) |
| Main camera | 200MP, f/1.7, 1/1.4″ sensor, OIS | 50MP, f/1.5, 0.8µm pixels, OIS |
| Selfie camera | 32MP, 1080p video | 32MP, 4K video |
| Screen | 6.83″ 1.5K AMOLED, 3,200-nit peak | 6.83″ 1.5K AMOLED, 3,500-nit peak |
| Water and dust | IP66 / IP68 | IP66 / IP68 |
| eSIM | One | Two |
| Weight and thickness | 207.1g, 8.19mm | 225.1g, 8.65mm |
| Software at launch | HyperOS 2, Android 15 | HyperOS 3, Android 16 |
Both record 4K on the rear camera, support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and ship without a charger.
What you gain with the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Much longer battery life. In GSMArena’s active-use test the Note 17 Pro Max lasted six and a half hours longer than the Note 15 Pro+. It’s the difference between charging nightly and charging every other day.
Faster storage. UFS 4.1 reads roughly twice as fast as the Note 15 Pro+’s UFS 2.2, so apps install and open quicker.
Newer software and extras. It launches a year later on HyperOS 3 and Android 16, and adds two eSIMs, Bluetooth 6.0 and a 4K selfie camera.
What you don’t gain is raw speed. GSMArena measured the two chips within about 3% of each other, and its reviewer put the change of focus down to rising memory and component costs across the industry this year.
What you keep with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+
The better camera. The 200MP main sensor is physically larger than the Note 17 Pro Max’s 50MP one. That means more detail, better cropping and cleaner shots in low light.
A lighter, slimmer phone. At 207.1g and 8.19mm it’s noticeably easier to carry.
€100 back in your pocket. At €395 it’s the best-value camera phone in the Redmi Note range. See the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G.
Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Pro
The same trade runs one step down. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (from €319) has a 200MP camera, the Dimensity 7400-Ultra, a 6,580mAh battery and 45W charging. The Redmi Note 17 Pro (€469 for 8GB+512GB) has a 27% bigger 8,340mAh battery and 67W charging, but a 50MP camera and 1080p video.
Pick the Note 17 Pro for battery life and storage; pick the Note 15 Pro for the camera and the lower price. See the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.
Should you upgrade from a Redmi Note 15?
Probably not. If you own a Note 15 Pro or Pro+, the Note 17 range only beats it on battery life and storage speed, and you’d lose camera quality. Upgrade only if running out of charge is your main frustration.
From a Note 14 or older, it’s a different story. A Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a 5,110mAh battery; the Note 17 Pro Max’s 9,210mAh is 80% more.
The verdict
- Buy the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if battery life is your priority. See the Pro Max.
- Buy the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ if you care most about photos and want to save €100.
- Weighing the two Note 17 Pro models? Read Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Pro Max.
Whichever you choose, it’s genuine EU stock from an authorised Xiaomi reseller, with Irish VAT included and warranty handled here.
Redmi Note 17 vs Note 15 FAQ
Is the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better than the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
It depends on what you value. The Note 17 Pro Max has far longer battery life, faster storage and newer software. The Note 15 Pro+ has the better 200MP camera, is lighter and costs €100 less at mStore.ie.
Does the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max have a 200MP camera?
No. It has a 50MP main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide. The 200MP camera is on the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+.
Is there a Redmi Note 16?
No. Xiaomi skipped the number 16, so the Redmi Note 17 series is the direct successor to the Redmi Note 15.
Is the Redmi Note 17 faster than the Redmi Note 15?
Not meaningfully. GSMArena’s benchmarks put the Note 17 Pro Max within about 3% of the Note 15 Pro+. The Note 17’s faster UFS 4.1 storage makes it feel quicker when installing and opening apps.