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

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XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.77″6.83″
Resolution2392 × 10802772 × 1280
Sharpness388 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
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%CrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
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 and 16,000-step automatic brightness
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 certificationsHDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designationQualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TBLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling–Xiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface
Cameras
Main camera108 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP32 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 HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
ZoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectivesNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video recording4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front videoFull HD or HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies
Battery and charging
Battery5,520 mAh6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 21 hoursUp to 25 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 100 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 recording6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls
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 recommended100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g207.1 g
Thickness7.35 mm8.19 mm
Height × width164 × 75.42 mm163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP68
Materials–Black and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mmBlack, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue
Water resistance detailUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warrantyUK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscopeProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/softwareDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android CentralXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updatesMaker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade countMaker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages
AI featuresGoogle Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internetRegional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
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 tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
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 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 GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies
SIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standbyDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported; regional availability variesSupported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate ModeUSB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning

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