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Realme 15 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹33,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The 15 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,200 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 45W.
- The screens are a split decision: the 15 Pro 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is brighter (3,500 nits against 600).
- Only the 15 Pro 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP periscope. Only the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has an ultrawide camera.
- The 15 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 187 g against 205 g.
Which to buy
Get the 15 Pro 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G for the brighter screen and the ultrawide camera.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Size
6.80 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
AMOLED
AMOLED display
Resolution
2800 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
2772 x 1280
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
3,500 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 7i
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Chipset
Snapdragon7 Gen 4
MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra
CPU
4nm Process, Octa-core, Up to 2.8Ghz
8-core
GPU
Adreno™ GPU@1150MHz
Mali-G615
RAM
8GB, 12GB
8GB, 12GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
realme UI 6, Android 15 · 3 OS updates
HyperOS 3 · 3 OS updates
Camera
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main (OIS) + 50MP periscope (OIS)
50MP Sony LYT-600 (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera
50MP
32MP
Video
4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front)
4K at 30fps
Battery
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Battery
7,000 mAh (better)
6,200 mAh
Wired charging
80W (better)
45W
Build and connectivity
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
IP68 and IP69
IP68
Weight
187 g (better)
205 g
Thickness
7.8 mm (better)
7.9 mm
Colours
Flowing Silver, Game of Thrones Dragonfire Black, Velvet Green, Silk Purple
Cloud Blue, Purple Vibe, Stealth Black
Availability
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Launch in India
30 Jul 2025
9 Sep 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
15 Pro 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹33,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹35,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹37,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹40,999
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹33,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹36,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹39,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
