Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G

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Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G compared with REDMI Note 15 5G
XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023January 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.77″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2392 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,200 nits (better)
Display type6.67-inch AMOLED with 12-bit colourAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits peak3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Always-on displayGSMArena reports that the always-on display remains visible for only ten seconds–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusMaker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display featuresUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications3,840 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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)256 GB
CPU4 nm octa-core processor up to 2.4 GHz; maker overview identifies four Cortex-A78 performance cores4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 710Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by both reviewsLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus108 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 camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.420 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor
ZoomMain-camera digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds useful 2× results and weaker 4× resultsNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisationUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh5,520 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 16 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 67 W (better)Up to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,100 mAh typical; maker claims up to 16 hours of video playback5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired charging67 W turbo charging through USB-C; maker laboratory claims 50% in 17 minutes and 100% in 44 minutes; adaptor inclusion varies by region45 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, confirmed by NotebookcheckNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g178 g (better)
Thickness7.98 mm7.35 mm (better)
Height × width161.15 × 74.24 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP65
MaterialsMaker describes a double-sided glass body; both reviews identify a plastic frame–
ColoursMidnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Teal and Olive Green on the current UK maker pageBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash protection; not designed for immersionUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socketDual 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 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updatesNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updatesMaker 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 boxUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; adaptor and other contents vary by regionPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz5G 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
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionSupported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1

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