Honor 500 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Honor 500 has better resolution of 2736 x 1264 than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor 500 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 200 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16998 | Rs. 39990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16998. The launch Date of the second phone is November 24, 2025. The Expected cost of Honor 500 is Rs. 39990.
Honor 500 has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Honor 500 has AMOLED Screen type. Honor's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 374 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Honor's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Honor 500 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Honor 500's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Honor 500's 200 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Honor 500 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 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor 500 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 15 5G | MEY-AN00 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | August 01, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm | 74.2 x 155.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1264 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 374 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 91.2% |
| Glass Type | Aluminosilicate glass | |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | 6000 nits (peak) |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass (ultrasound) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | MagicOS 10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 825 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology | 8000 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 5W |