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

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XiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9S
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026March 2020
Display
Screen size6.83″6.67″
Resolution2772 × 12802400 × 1080
Sharpness447 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits–
Display typeCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratioIPS LCD and 60 Hz refresh identified by Tech Advisor; DotDisplay, 1,500:1 typical contrast and 84% NTSC typical
Pixel density447 ppi–
Brightness detail3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
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 2.0TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and Reading mode 2.0
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory8 GB – 12 GB4 GB – 6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHzOcta-core Snapdragon 720G at up to 2.3 GHz; 8 nm process and Qualcomm fifth-generation AI engine
GPUQualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designationAdreno 618
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GBUK configurations of 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB; dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB
CoolingXiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP16 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 µm48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 79° field of view, six-element lens and autofocus; 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm; up to 8,000 × 6,000 photos
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2 and 1.12 µm pixels; 119° field of view before distortion correction and 108° after correction
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor16 MP, f/2.48 and 1.0 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR, face recognition, AI beauty, portrait and scene detection
ZoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives–
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; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; ultrawide and macro recording, short video and cinematic 4K
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps120 fps slow-motion selfies
Camera features200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability appliesAdditional 5 MP macro with f/2.4, 1.12 µm pixels and autofocus at 2–10 cm; 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels; night, document, cinematic portrait, 48 MP, Pro, panorama, burst, HDR, timer, levelling, watermark and kaleidoscope modes; 27 rear AI scene tags
Battery and charging
Battery6,500 mAh5,020 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 calls5,020 mAh typical non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery; maker laboratory claims of 147 hours music, 33 hours calling, 16 hours navigation or 13 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 recommendedPhone supports 18 W wired charging; included adaptor is rated at 22.5 W
Wireless chargingNo wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight207.1 g209 g
Thickness8.19 mm8.8 mm
Height × width163.34 × 78.31 mm165.75 × 76.68 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 conditions3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Tech Advisor
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 BlueInterstellar Grey, Aurora Blue and Glacier White
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 wearSplash-proof nano-coating; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint reader combined with the power button; AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscopeZ-axis linear vibration motor, fingerprint, distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model1216 ultra-linear speaker with 0.5 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 WorldAndroid 10 with MIUI 11, as reported by both reviews
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 SIM VoLTE, subject to local operator support; 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 applyTwo nano-SIM slots plus a separate microSD slot
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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported; regional availability variesNo NFC, as confirmed by both reviews
USBUSB-C; interface version not published on UK specification pageUSB-C; USB 2.0 controller identified by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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