Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition and POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better resolution of 1080 x 2392 than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 14899 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14899.
POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 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 POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Poco's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Poco's phone ~ 81.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | MZB0LICIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | December 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM |
| 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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 | |
| 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, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP64 |
| 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 | |
| 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) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | Photo Mode, Ultra HD, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Auto Night Mode, Google Lens, HDR, Watermark, Timer, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | HDR |
| 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 | 8 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 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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 | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 10W |