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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus takes it by 8.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus costs PKR 50,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,010 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus charges 20W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan) Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not listed Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size ~6.67 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED
Protection Gorilla Glass (version TBD) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 class (expected) Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14 / HyperOS Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth) Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP (wide) 32MP
Video recording 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 120W fast charging (key highlight) Better 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.