Both Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more internal memory than Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18499 | Rs. 24999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 18499. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.57 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Realme Narzo 90 (8GB RAM +128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Narzo 90 | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | December 16, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Victory Gold | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming | 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 10 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid 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/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/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 | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Edit | Gemini Live, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP66+IP68+IP69 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 6.0 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Dart Charge | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |