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Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026September 2019
Display
Screen size6.77″6.53″
Resolution2392 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness388 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,200 nits–
Display typeAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%IPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Screen protectionMaker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditionsCorning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
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 certifications84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory8 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHzTwo Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPUQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designationARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TBDual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
Cooling–LiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it
Cameras
Main camera108 MP64 MP
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 µm64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm, 79° field of view and phase/contrast detection autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor20 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
ZoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectivesUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; ultra wide Full HD/HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; macro video and time-lapse
Front videoFull HD or HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera featuresUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions applyAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 2 cm close-up capability and 1.75 µm pixels, plus 2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels; nightscape, AI scene detection, ultra wide distortion correction, Pro, portrait, tilt-shift and panorama modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,520 mAh4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 21 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 18 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 recording4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
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 recommended18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours
Wireless chargingNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g199.8 g
Thickness7.35 mm8.79 mm
Height × width164 × 75.42 mm161.35 × 76.4 mm
Materials–Four-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
Water and dust resistanceIP65–
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mmPearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detailUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warrantyMaker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockRear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
SensorsVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscopeDistance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android CentralMIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
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 internet–
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
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 variesDual 4G with operator-dependent VoLTE; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standbyHybrid nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct; X antenna design
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFCSupported; regional availability variesNFC with Google Pay
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate ModeUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou

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