Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better resolution of 1080 x 2392 than Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 24999 |
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 September 02, 2025. The cost of Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 6.77 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Realme's phone ~ 86.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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. Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 Special Edition's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Realme 15T (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | RMX5111 |
| 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 | September 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | Handset, Charger, USB data cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.89 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | Silk Blue, Suit Titanium, Flowing Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 86.4% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | Brightness: 1000nit (typ) / 1400nit (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 | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3, Contrast ratio: Maximum Static contrast ratio: 5,000,000:1 (Typical) Maximum Dynamic contrast ratio: 10,000,000:1 (Typical) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 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 | 5G: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/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 | WiFi (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) , WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, 1x1 SISO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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 | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | AI Edit Genie |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP66/68/69 |
| 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 | Bypass Charging |
| 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) 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-Mo, Dual-view video, Time -Lapse, Hi-Res, Underwater, Pro, Tilt-Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 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 | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| 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 | realme UI 6 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | OReality Audio |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh, BLPD05 lithium-ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 10W |