Honor 500 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Honor 500 has better resolution of 2736 x 1264 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Honor 500 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Honor 500 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23980 | Rs. 39990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 23980. 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 Note 15 5G's 6.77 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Honor's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 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 ~ 89.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has 20.5:9 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 Note 15 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Honor 500 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (128 GB).
Honor 500's 200 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 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 Note 15 5G's 20 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 Note 15 5G | Honor 500 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | MEY-AN00 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 74.2 x 155.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1264 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 91.2% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 6000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | 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 | 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 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 | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass (ultrasound) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 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 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | MagicOS 10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 825 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | 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 | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 5W |