Sometimes a new model isn't better than its predecessor in every way. The Note 17 Pro / Note 15 Pro pair is exactly that case: the Note 17 Pro clearly wins in one area and loses in another.
Short answer
Note 17 Pro - an 8340 mAh battery, 67 W, a brighter display and the newer HyperOS 3. Note 15 Pro - a 200 MP main camera, 4K video, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter body.
Key differences
| Spec | Note 17 Pro | Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400-Ultra |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nits | 3200 nits |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 20 MP |
| Video | 1080p/30 | up to 4K/30 |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 6580 mAh |
| Charging | 67 W | 45 W |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 / 5.1 | Wi-Fi 6 / 5.4 |
| Weight | 223 g | 210 g |
| OS | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 2 |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
The same: 6.83" AMOLED 1280×2772 120 Hz, Victus 2, IP69K, stereo speakers, IR blaster.
Camera
The Note 15 Pro has a 200 MP main sensor and shoots 4K - it's stronger for photo and video. The Note 17 Pro has 50 MP and 1080p.
Battery
Note 17 Pro: 8340 mAh and 67 W - a difference of over 1700 mAh.
Performance
The Dimensity 7400 and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 are close: both have four big A78 cores.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life - Note 17 Pro.
- Camera and 4K video - Note 15 Pro.
- Newer software - Note 17 Pro.
FAQ
Which has the better camera?
The Note 15 Pro - 200 MP and 4K video.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Note 17 Pro - 8340 mAh.
Is the display the same?
Almost; the Note 17 Pro is slightly brighter.