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 CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 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 displayBoth reviews report that the always-on display appears 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, HDR10+, reading mode, 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 certifications; maker wet-touch recognition3,840 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 7200-UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)256 GB
CPU4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHz4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configurationQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by NotebookcheckLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
CoolingApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview–
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 autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3108 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
ZoomMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detailNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 24/30 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 stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic CutoutUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,520 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 120 W (better)Up to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 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 charging120 W HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; 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
Weight204.5 g178 g (better)
Thickness8.9 mm7.35 mm (better)
Height × width161.4 × 74.2 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
MaterialsBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differ–
ColoursMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver 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 detailIP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wearUK 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 and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by NotebookcheckDual 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; 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 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 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, 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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