Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Vivo Y21 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better RAM than Vivo Y21 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better resolution of 1080 x 2392 than Vivo Y21 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Vivo Y21 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 18999 |
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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 March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G is Rs. 18999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Y21 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 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 ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y21 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Vivo Y21 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
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 Vivo Y21 5G's 5 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 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Vivo Y21 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | Y21 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 | March 26, 2026 |
| 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 | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 1200 nits Peak Brightness |
| 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, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes |
| 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/n28B/n38/n40/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 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP65 |
| 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) 0.08 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | |
| 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 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | OriginOS 6 |
| 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 | 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 | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |