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Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

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XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026May 2020
Display
Screen size6.77″6.67″
Resolution2392 × 10802400 × 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 (YugaTech and Notebookcheck) with a central selfie-camera cutout; maker does not publish refresh rate.
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment–
Screen protectionMaker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions–
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 certificationsGorilla Glass 5, reading mode and 84% NTSC typical coverage.
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory8 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz8 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.3 GHz.
GPUQualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designationAdreno 618.
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TBLPDDR4X and UFS 2.1 (YugaTech); Notebookcheck's storage tests instead suggested UFS 2.0. Dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB.
Cameras
Main camera108 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP16 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 µmf/1.89, 1/1.72-inch sensor and four-pixel binning to 1.6 µm.
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2f/2.2 and 119° field of view, 108.3° after distortion correction.
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor–
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 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion up to 960 fps at 720p.
Front videoFull HD or HD at 30 fpsf/2.48 selfie lens; 120 fps slow-motion selfies.
Camera featuresUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions applyAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 2–10 cm autofocus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor; night and document modes.
Battery and charging
Battery5,520 mAh5,020 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 21 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 30 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 recommendedPhone supports 30 W charging; the supplied adapter is rated at 33 W. YugaTech measured roughly 90 minutes for a full charge, while Notebookcheck measured two hours.
Wireless chargingNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g209 g
Thickness7.35 mm8.8 mm
Height × width164 × 75.42 mm165.75 × 76.68 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65–
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mmGlacier White, Interstellar Grey and Tropical Green.
Water resistance detailUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsVirtual proximity, 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/softwareSingle downward-firing speaker (both reviews), 3.5 mm headphone socket and IR blaster.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android CentralMIUI 11 based on Android 10 (both reviews).
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 adaptorCharger, cable, protective cover, SIM tool and documents. Global/UK 64 MP and 30 W model; India's 48 MP Pro is different. Pinoy Techno Guide confirms May 2020 availability of the global phone in Philippine shops, used at month precision rather than claiming the earliest sale day worldwide.
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 varies–
SIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standbyTwo nano-SIM cards plus a separate microSD slot; dual 4G VoLTE depends on the operator.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band and Wi-Fi Direct.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0.
NFCSupported; regional availability variesNFC with Google Pay support on the UK model.
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate ModeUSB-C; USB 2.0 data (Notebookcheck).
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1–

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