Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition and Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better resolution of 1080 x 2392 than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 16400 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 27, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16400.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has display density of 388 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | 15A 5G |
| 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 | 4 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | Awesome Blue, Amaze Purple, Ace Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn Colours) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 83% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 800nit 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 | TÜV flicker-free certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly. TÜV low blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | 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), upto 1 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 | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 |
| 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP52 |
| 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) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| 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 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3.0 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Unisoc T8300 |
| 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 | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | G57 950MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5 | |