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

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XiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026September 2019
Display
Screen size6.83″6.53″
Resolution2772 × 12802340 × 1080
Sharpness447 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,200 nits–
Display type6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772 × 1280)IPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Pixel density447 ppi–
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak; 1,800 nits HBM500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
Display featuresUp 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 certified84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
ChipDimensity 7400-UltraMediaTek Helio G90T
Memory8 GB – 12 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUOcta-core, up to 2.6 GHz; 4 nmTwo Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPUMali-G615ARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage typeUFS 2.2; LPDDR4X RAMDual-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 camera200 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera200 MP, 1/1.4″ sensor, 0.56 µm (2.24 µm 16-in-1), ƒ/1.7, 7P lens, OIS64 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, ƒ/2.28 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera20 MP, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 4P lens20 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
Zoom–Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p 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 video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fpsFull HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera features–Additional 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
Battery6,580 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired charging45 W turbo charging (charger not included)18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G; 4G LTEDual 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 + nano-SIM, or nano-SIM + eSIMHybrid 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 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct; X antenna design
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFCYesNFC with Google Pay
USB–USB-C
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210 g199.8 g
Thickness7.96 mm8.79 mm
Height × width163.61 × 78.09 mm161.35 × 76.4 mm
Materials–Four-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
ColoursBlack, Glacier Blue, Titanium ColorPearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detailIP66 and IP68; IP68 tested in fresh water up to 2 m deep for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useMaker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlockRear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscopeDistance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers with 400% volume boost over the REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res1217 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 2MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
AI featuresAI 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 eject tool, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card (no charger)Phone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card

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