iQOO 15R has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15R has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. iQOO 15R has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO 15R |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7600 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 45999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 24th, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 15R is Rs. 45999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to iQOO 15R's 6.59 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as iQOO 15R has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 466 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 15R has 20:9 aspect ratio.
iQOO 15R's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. iQOO 15R has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
iQOO 15R's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 15R will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO 15R |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | V2536A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 20, 2020 | February 24th, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 202 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 466 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 87.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 840 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |