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Realme 15x 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The 15x 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹23,999 against ₹24,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G.
- The Redmi Note 17 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The 15x 5G charges faster, though: 60W against 33W.
- The screens are a split decision: the 15x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 5G is brighter (3,200 nits against 1,200) and sharper (2392 x 1080 against HD+).
- Only the Redmi Note 17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The 15x 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP69 against IP64.
- Only the 15x 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy
Get the 15x 5G for the lower price, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the Redmi Note 17 5G for the bigger battery, the brighter screen and a stabilised main camera.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
Spec15x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Size
6.80 inches
6.77 inches
Panel
LCD
AMOLED display
Resolution
1570 x 720 (HD+)
2392 x 1080 (better)
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
3,200 nits (better)
Protection
Tempered glass
Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Spec15x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Chipset
6nm Octa-Core Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU
6nm Process, Octa-core, Up to 2.4Ghz
8-core
GPU
ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz
Adreno
RAM
6GB, 8GB
6GB, 8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
realme UI 6, Android 15 · 3 OS updates
HyperOS 3 · 3 OS updates
Camera
Spec15x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main + 2MP auxiliary
50MP main (OIS) + 2MP macro
Front camera
8MP
16MP
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear), 720p at 30fps (front)
1080p at 30fps
Battery
Spec15x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Battery
7,000 mAh
8,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
60W (better)
33W
Build and connectivity
Spec15x 5GRedmi Note 17 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 5.3
NFC
Yes (better)
No
Dust and water
IP69 (better)
IP64
Weight
212 g (better)
216 g
Thickness
8.3 mm (better)
8.5 mm
Colours
Aqua Blue, Marine Blue, Maroon Red
Arctic Blue, Dark Night, Starlight Purple
Availability
Spec15x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Launch in India
28 Feb 2026
28 Jul 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
15x 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹25,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹27,999
Redmi Note 17 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹26,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
