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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G

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XiaomiRedmi Note 11 Pro+ 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2021January 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.77″
Resolution2400 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,200 nits
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay with a central camera cutout.AMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Brightness detail–3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Screen protection–Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display featuresDCI-P3, 360 Hz touch sampling, 360° ambient light sensor and reading mode; maker specifies 700 nits typical high-brightness mode separately from 1,200 nits typical peak.3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 920Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU6 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz.4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G68.Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; maker specifies microSD expansion up to 512 GB, whereas Tech Advisor reports 1 TB. Current UK maker configuration pairs are used here.LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0 vapour chamber.–
Cameras
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP
Main cameraf/1.8, 1/1.52-inch sensor, dual-native ISO and nine-pixel binning to 2.1 µm; maker aperture controls the reviews' f/1.9.108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 120° field of view.8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera–20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor
ZoomDigital crop rather than a dedicated telephoto lens (Tech Advisor).No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps or 720p at 30 fps.4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps or 720p at 30 fps; f/2.4 selfie lens.Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; long exposure and AI Skycaping modes.Ultra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,520 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailDual 2,250 mAh cells give 4,500 mAh typical equivalent capacity. Maker laboratory claim is at least 80% capacity after 800 complete cycles at 25°C.5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired chargingMaker laboratory claim is full charge in 15 minutes with Boost mode; actual results vary. Tech Advisor measured about 20 minutes. TechRadar could not test the supplied charger because its plug was incompatible with the review region.45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging (TechRadar).No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204 g178 g
Thickness8.34 mm7.35 mm
Height × width163.65 × 76.19 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP65
MaterialsGlass body confirmed by the maker and TechRadar; Tech Advisor instead describes a plastic back.–
ColoursGraphite Gray, Star Blue and Forest Green.Black, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP53 splash protection, confirmed by both reviews; not intended for immersion.UK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
Sensors–Virtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual super-linear speakers tuned with JBL, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, confirmed by the maker and both reviews' software sections; TechRadar's introductory Android 12 reference conflicts with its own software section.Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updates–Maker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count
AI features–Google Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet
In the box120 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. Tech Advisor's April 2022 review confirms Chinese availability since November 2021, used at month precision, and describes a later planned UK release in May. UK/global Dimensity 920 hardware is used; India's Snapdragon-based phone with the same Pro+ name is different.Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network–5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies
SIMSIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot.Nano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6; maker connectivity controls Tech Advisor's Wi-Fi 5 table.Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; maker controls Tech Advisor's 5.1 table.Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNFC.Supported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-C.USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
Positioning–GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1

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