Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 20129 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition is Rs. 20129. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 Special Edition's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has version 15 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version 27 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 Wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, 16000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | IP65/IP66 Water & Dust Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.88", 1.22μm 4in1 Super Pixel5P lens, f/1.8 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v27 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | A20 Pro |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |