Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14999 | Rs. 9999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 23, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has display density of 374 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 15C 5G | Redmi 9 Activ |
| 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 | September 23, 2021 |
| 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 | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 194 g |
| Colors | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 374 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 81% |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | Color Temperature Adjustment, Standard Mode, Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Arm Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR-NB, WB, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |