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

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REDMI Note 15 5G compared with REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.77″6.83″
Resolution2392 × 10802772 × 1280 (better)
Sharpness388 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits3,200 nits
Display typeAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772 × 1280)
Pixel density–447 ppi
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment3,200 nits peak; 1,800 nits HBM
Screen protectionMaker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditionsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features3,840 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 certificationsUp to 120 Hz; touch sampling up to 480 Hz (2,560 Hz instantaneous in Game Turbo); 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; 3,840 Hz PWM dimming; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free certified
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Dimensity 7400-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHzOcta-core, up to 2.6 GHz; 4 nm
GPUQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designationMali-G615
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TBUFS 2.2; LPDDR4X RAM
Cameras
Main camera108 MP200 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera108 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 µm200 MP, 1/1.4″ sensor, 0.56 µm (2.24 µm 16-in-1), ƒ/1.7, 7P lens, OIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, ƒ/2.2
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor20 MP, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 4P lens
ZoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives–
Video recording4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Front videoFull HD or HD at 30 fps1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply–
Battery and charging
Battery5,520 mAh6,580 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 21 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording–
Wired charging45 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 recommended45 W turbo charging (charger not included)
Wireless chargingNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g (better)210 g
Thickness7.35 mm (better)7.96 mm
Height × width164 × 75.42 mm163.61 × 78.09 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP68
Stylus–No
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mmBlack, Glacier Blue, Titanium Color
Water resistance detailUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warrantyIP66 and IP68; IP68 tested in fresh water up to 2 m deep for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
SensorsVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscopeProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/softwareDual speakers with 400% volume boost over the REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android CentralXiaomi HyperOS 2
Software updatesMaker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count–
AI featuresGoogle Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internetAI Erase Pro, AI Remove Reflection, AI Image Expansion, AI Sky, AI Film; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G 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 varies5G; 4G LTE
SIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standbyNano-SIM + nano-SIM, or nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported; regional availability variesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode–
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)

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