Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 18 Fold has better resolution of 1672 x 2364 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.58 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 169999 | Rs. 28999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 07, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Fold is Rs. 169999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 28999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 18 Fold's 7.58 inch screen. Xiaomi 18 Fold has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has display density of 388 PPI & Xiaomi 18 Fold has only 382 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 18 Fold has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.6% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s ~ 89.7%. Xiaomi 18 Fold has 4:3 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold'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 18 Fold's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 18 Fold's 16 MP + 16 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 | 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 | 117.8 x 163.8 x 5 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Gray, Silver, Red, Rose gold | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 7.58 inches, 2364 x 1672 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 382 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.6% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak) | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| 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, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Cover Display | 5.38 inches, LTPO AMOLED,, 1168 x 1712 pixels, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak), 120Hz, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable 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 | 0), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | 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 Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Aaccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP58/IP59 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Folded: 83.6 x 117.8 x 10.7 mm | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | 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 | 6000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |