realme 15x 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 15x 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹25,999 against ₹27,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G.
- The Redmi Note 17 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The realme 15x 5G charges faster, though: 60W against 45W.
- The screens are a split decision: the realme 15x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 5G is brighter (1,800 nits against 1,200) and sharper (2396 x 1080 against HD+).
- The realme 15x 5G is the lighter phone: 212 g against 225 g.
- The realme 15x 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the realme 15x 5G for the lower price, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the Redmi Note 17 5G for the bigger battery and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹25,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme 15x 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G, answered
In India, the realme 15x 5G starts at ₹25,999 and the Redmi Note 17 5G starts at ₹27,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme 15x 5G or the Redmi Note 17 5G?
The realme 15x 5G, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹25,999 for the realme 15x 5G, ₹27,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G. The Redmi Note 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹30,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme 15x 5G or the Redmi Note 17 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the realme 15x 5G is quicker: 60W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
It is a split: the realme 15x 5G's screen is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 5G's is brighter (1,800 to 1,200 nits). The realme 15x 5G has a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz, the Redmi Note 17 5G a 6.99-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme 15x 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi Note 17 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The realme 15x 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the Redmi Note 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
Which is better protected against water?
The realme 15x 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Redmi Note 17 5G's IP65. Only the realme 15x 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The realme 15x 5G, at 212 g to 225 g.
