Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Realme 9 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition and Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Realme 9 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 20799 | Rs. 20999 |
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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. 20799. The launch Date of the second phone is February 16, 2022 . The cost of Realme 9 Pro 5G is Rs. 20999.
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short 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 Realme 9 Pro 5G has IPS LCD 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, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 9 Pro 5G has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro 5G's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Realme 9 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Realme 9 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | RMX3471, 9 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| 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 | February 16, 2022 |
| 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 | 75.6 x 164.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90.8% |
| 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 | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 400 nit, Color Saturation: 96%, Sunlight Screen Support , COG Sealing Process |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 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, upto 256 GB |
| 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, 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Magnetic induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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 Mic Nosie Cancellation |
| 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) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | Night Mode，Panoramic view, Expert, Portrait Mode，HDR，Ultra wide, Ultra macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Bokeh Effect Control, Starry Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| 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, 33W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |