Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 22499 | Rs. 34999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition is Rs. 22499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 14, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 34999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has larger screen size of 7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has display density of 388 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's ~ 88.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | July 14, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm | 79.1 x 169.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | Black, Purple, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 7 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 1800 nits (peak) |
| Features | Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 Wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, 16000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA: n1|n3|n40|n78, 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | Gemini Live, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | IP65/IP66 Water & Dust Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.88", 1.22μm 4in1 Super Pixel5P lens, f/1.8 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired |