Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 14999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be April 02, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be March 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has display density of 388 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has only 374 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's ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's 50 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G'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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15A 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 (Expected) | March 27, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 178 g | |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 850nits Peak Brightness |
| 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 | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 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, (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: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| 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 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| 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/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| 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 | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker |
| 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 | 6300 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W |