Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB). 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 (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 15482 |
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 March 12, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15482.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) 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 (256GB) has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) 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 (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) 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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 10.0 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | March 12, 2020 |
| 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 | 76.68 x 165.75 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 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 | 16,000-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 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| 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, 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 | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | 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 | 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 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10.0 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm 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 710 | 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 | 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 | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |