Realme 15 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 15 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G which has resolution of 2396 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.99 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 29999 | Rs. 27999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is July 24, 2025. The cost of Realme 15 5G is Rs. 29999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 27999.
Realme 15 5G has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 6.99 inch screen. Realme 15 5G has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 88.2%. Realme 15 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Realme 15 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Realme 15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 15 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 24, 2025 | August 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 realme 15 5G, 1 USB Type-C Cable, 1 Power Adapter , 1 Protect Case, 1 SIM Card Needle, 1 Quick Guide | REDMI Turbo 5 Smartphone ×1, Power Adapter ×1, USB Type-C Data Cable ×1, Protective Phone Case ×1, Screen Protector ×1 (pre-applied at factory)SIM Eject Tool ×1, User Manual ×1 (includes warranty information) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.16 x 162.27 x 7.66 mm | 79.14 x 169.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 225 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Silk Pink, Velvet Green, Flowing Silver | Starlight Purple, Dark Night, Arctic Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.99 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 6500nit Peak Brightness | 1800nits Peak Brightness |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, TrueColour Display, TÜV Eye Protection, HydroTouch 2.0, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 2160Hz, HydroTouch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8*/28/40/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Cooling System | 10416mm² cooling area | |
| AI Features | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker | Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Intelligent AI, AI Sky |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, 7000mm² AirFlow VC | Battery Health 4.0, Navigation-based Charging, Low-Battery Emergency Charging, DFX Safe-Charging detection, Zero-battery Instant Start |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX882 sensor, Support OIS, Pixels: 50MP, Lens: 5P, FOV: 79°, Aperture: f/1.8, Equivalent Focal Length: 26mm 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape | Film Filters, Portrait, Document Mode,Voice Shutter, Exposure Feedback, Timer Countdown, Dynamic Photo, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Panorama, Time-lapse, High Resolution |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Pixels: 50MP, Lens: 5P, FOV: 87°, Aperture: f/2.4 Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 6 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 7300 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh, Hyper Si/C Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging | |