Both are protected up to IP69. The Redmi is cheaper and has a bigger battery; the OPPO has 50 MP selfies and faster charging.

Short answer

Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G - 8340 mAh, a 6.83" 1280p screen, IP69K, cheaper. OPPO Reno15 F 5G - a 50 MP front camera, 80 W, three cameras, a more compact 6.57".

Key differences

SpecOPPO Reno15 F 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Display6.57", AMOLED, 1080×2372, 120 Hz6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 120 Hz
RAM / storage8/256 GB6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 12/256 GB
Rear cameras50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP50 MP + 8 MP
Front50 MP16 MP
Battery6500 mAh8340 mAh
Charging80 W67 W
ProtectionIP66 / IP68 / IP69IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Thickness / weight8.14 mm / 189 g8.6 mm / 223 g
Pricecurrent pricescurrent prices

Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.

Chips

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 - a similar level.

Battery

8340 mAh and 67 W on the Redmi vs 6500 mAh and 80 W on the OPPO.

Selfies

50 MP on the OPPO vs 16 MP on the Redmi.

Verdict: who should buy which

  • Battery life and price - Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.
  • Selfies and compactness - OPPO Reno15 F 5G.

FAQ

Are both protected?
Yes, up to IP69.

What charging does the OPPO have?
80 W.

Which is cheaper?
The Redmi.

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