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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 typeCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratioIPS 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 HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness500 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 featuresHDR10+, 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 2.084% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory8 GB – 12 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 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; maker does not publish numeric GPU designationARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GBDual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
CoolingXiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surfaceLiquidCool 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 camera32 MP20 MP
Main camera200 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 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 camera32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-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 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectivesUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording4K 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 at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera features200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability appliesAdditional 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
Battery6,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 25 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,500 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 calls4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired charging100 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 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 Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight207.1 g199.8 g
Thickness8.19 mm8.79 mm
Height × width163.34 × 78.31 mm161.35 × 76.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsBlack 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 conditionsFour-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
ColoursBlack, 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 BluePearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detailUK 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 wearMaker 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
SensorsProximity, 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; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model1217 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 Stuff and Digital Camera WorldMIUI 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; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages–
AI featuresRegional 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, 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 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 emergenciesDual 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
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions applyHybrid 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 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by regionWi-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
NFCSupported; regional availability variesNFC with Google Pay
USBUSB-C; interface version not published on UK specification pageUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioningGPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou

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