Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19949 | Rs. 22990 |
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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. 19949. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G is Rs. 22990.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 390 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's lower 6 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G 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
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | Nord CE 5 Lite |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | September 12, 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 IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 380 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| 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 | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 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 | 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 | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| 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 | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 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/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen2 |
| 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 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |