Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Vivo V21
Quick Comparison
Vivo V21 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition. In terms of display resolution, Vivo V21 has better resolution of 2400 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 | Vivo V21 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.44 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 24999 |
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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. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 29, 2021. The Expected cost of Vivo V21 is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Vivo V21's 6.44 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Vivo's phone has display density of 409 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 Vivo's phone ~ 84.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo V21 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Vivo V21'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. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Vivo V21'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. Vivo V21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 44 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 20 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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Vivo V21 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | V21 |
| 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 | April 29, 2021 |
| 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 | 73.9 x 159.7 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 176 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 84.8% |
| 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 | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| 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 | |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | HDR, Panorama, Eye Autofocus, Night, Ultra-Wide Night, Ultra Stable Video, Art Portrait Video, Super Macro, Bokeh Portrait, Multi-Style Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 44 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| 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 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |