Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) vs Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) and Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) | Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 36999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 07, 2024. The cost of Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Vivo's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Vivo's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo V40 5G (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 (256GB)'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 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) | Vivo V40 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | V2348, V40 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.97 W/kg (Head) 0.9 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | August 07, 2024 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 74.93 x 164.16 x 7.58 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Qwerty | No | |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Ganges Blue, Lotus Purple, Titanium Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90.1% |
| 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 | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | No | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4G, 5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, GNSS |
| 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 | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | SAR Values: Head SAR- 0.97 W/kg, Body-worn SAR- 0.90 W/kg | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Zeiss Optics, Panorama, HDR, High resolution, Pano, Documents, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Astro, Pro, Snapshot, Food, Live Photo, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, Dual View |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Rear Smart Aura Light+ flicker |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x Cortex-X3@3.05 GHz & 3x Cortex-A715@2.85 GHz & 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 720 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, APE, MP3, MP2, MP1, OPUS, M4A |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W FlashCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |