iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO 15 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15 has better resolution of 3168 x 1440 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 72999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 26th, 2025. The cost of iQOO 15 is Rs. 72999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
iQOO 15 has larger screen size of 6.85 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. iQOO 15 has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 508 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. iQOO 15 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO 15's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines iQOO 15's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 15 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V2505A | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | November 26th, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Legend : Glass | Alpha : Fiber Glass | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Samsung 2K M14 LEADTM OLED Display (1.07B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 2600 nits Global Brightness, 1000 nits Manual full-screen Brightness, 6000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Anti-Reflective Protective Film | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| Features | 118% P3 Color Gamut Coverage, Dolby Atmos | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n26/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78 | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 4,186,917 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Esports Signal Engine, AI Season Change, AI Creation, AI Captions | Gemini Live, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 + IP69 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Q3 Gaming Chip, 8K VC Cooling System, New-Gen 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Bypass Charging, Next-Gen Super Touch Control, Industry's First Dual Axis Vibration motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX921 (1/1.56"" Sony TrueColor Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.65 (Telephoto) Sony IMX 882 (1/1.95"" 3X Periscope Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.05 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Symmetrical Dual Stereo Speakers | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Silicon Anode Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |