Vivo V21e 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Vivo V21e 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo V21e 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more internal memory than Vivo V21e 5G
| Name | Vivo V21e 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.44 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20990 | Rs. 24998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 24, 2021. The cost of Vivo V21e 5G is Rs. 20990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24998.
Display comparison
Vivo V21e 5G has screen size of 6.44 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Vivo's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. Vivo V21e 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Vivo V21e 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Vivo V21e 5G's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo V21e 5G 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 11 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Vivo V21e 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V21e 5G | 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 |
| Release Date | June 24, 2021 | 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 | 73.91 x 160.63 x 7.67 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | 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, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, 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 | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Portait, Night, Pano, Live Photo, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, AR Stickers, Doc, Double Exposure | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 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 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |