Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Manufactured in August, 2025, with display 6.77 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, Manufactured in April, 2026with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
    Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
    • Supports Dolby Atmos

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 12/256 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type AMOLED AMOLED
    Size 6.77 in 6.77 in
    Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1080x2392 pixels
    Aspect ratio n/a 19.93:9
    Pixel density 388 ppi 388 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) Yes (30-120 Hz)
    Max brightness n/a 800 nits
    HDR support No Yes, HDR10+
    Touch Sampling Rate n/a 240 Hz
    Screen-to-body ratio 89.1 % 89.7 %
    Features DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
    - DC dimming

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 165 mm (6.5 in) 164 mm (6.46 in)
    Width 75.4 mm (2.97 in) 75.42 mm (2.97 in)
    Thickness 7.4 mm (0.29 in) 7.35 mm (0.29 in)
    Weight 178 g (6.28 oz) 178 g (6.28 oz)
    Water resistance IP68 IP66
    Frame Plastic n/a
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    - White
    - Black
    - Red
    Fingerprint sensor Yes, In-Display Yes, In-Display
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
    89.1 %
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
    89.7 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
    Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 4/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
    - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 4/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
    Process Samsung Samsung
    Transistor Size 4 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon Hexagon
    Graphics Adreno 710 n/a
    GPU Cores 256 n/a
    GPU Frequency 1010 MHz n/a
    FLOPS 517.1 GFLOPS n/a
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
    1015
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
    1012
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
    2890
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
    2886
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)10151012
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)28902886
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
    608985
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
    868311
    CPU200717330086
    GPU141388127584
    Memory118625173605
    UX148255237036
    NanoReview Score608985868311

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 6 GB 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
    Memory CardNoMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 15 Android 15
    UI Skin HyperOS 2.0 HyperOS 2.0

    Battery

    Volume 5800 mAh 5800 mAh
    Max Charging Power 45 W 45 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging Yes Yes
    Fast Charging Yes Yes

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Standard: 50 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Sensorn/aLight Fusion 400
    Sensor size1/21/2.88 (0.35)
    Pixel size0.64 μm0.61 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 20 MP
    Photo resolution n/a 5184x3888 pixels
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.2
    Focal length n/a 21 mm
    Sensor n/a OmniVision OV20B
    Sensor size n/a 1/4.0 (0.25)
    Pixel size n/a 0.7 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.1 5.1
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort No No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* Yes No
    Infrared Port Yes Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G Bandsn/aGSM B3/B5/B8
    3G Bandsn/aWCDMA B1|B5|B8
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    3.5 mm Jack Yes No
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos n/a Yes

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced August, 2025 yr April, 2026 yr
    Release Date August, 2025 yr April, 2026 yr
    MSRP ($) n/a 215
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes, 45 W Yes, 45 W
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