Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 17999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 17999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s ~ 84.6%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) 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 15 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 12, 2020 | December 18, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3200 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| 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, v5.3, 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI15 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | |