Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Faster chip
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Best value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.73 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3200 | 2772 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1280 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3500 |
| PPI | 522 | 447 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 | 89.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 812 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra +174%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra +167%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra +209%| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,013 | 1,099 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,287 | 3,481 |
| AnTuTu | 3,126,402 | 1,012,134 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 21mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5410 | 9210 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 80 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass-fiber back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 161.3 | 163.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Other | — | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - ROW IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - EU only Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m |
| Weight (g) | 226 | 229.5 |
| Width (mm) | 75.3 | 78.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 27 | Available. Released 2026, August 28 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA - India |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 9210 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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