Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 22200 | Rs. 13699 |
Related Products
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. 22200. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13699.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short 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 Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has only 388 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 Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones 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 outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad 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 Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 16 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 10.0 version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
| 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 12, 2020 |
| 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 | 76.68 x 165.75 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 84.5% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 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 | Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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, v5.0, 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| 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 | UFS2.1 |
| 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) | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, AI Beautify, Burst mode, Tilt-shift, Level display, Custom watermark, Pro Mode, AI Portrait Mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10.0 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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 | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |