Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 15a vs Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15a and Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi 15a suits buyers who prioritize battery capacity, performance and a smoother display; the Redmi 10 5G offers a higher-resolution main camera and a sharper image. Overall, they are closely matched.
The Redmi 15a pairs 6,300 mAh with 15 W charging; the Redmi 10 5G has 5,000 mAh and 18 W charging. In AnTuTu, the 15a scores 479,500 versus 381,300. It also runs Android 16, while the 10 5G runs Android 12.
The 15a’s display measures 6.9″ and reaches 120 Hz, but has 720 px resolution and 254 ppi; the Redmi 10 5G measures 6.58″, reaches 1080 px and 401 ppi, and refreshes at 90 Hz. The 10 5G’s main camera is 50 MP versus 32 MP; the 15a has Bluetooth 5.4 compared with Bluetooth 5.1.
Xiaomi Redmi 15a
The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the better buy for buyers prioritizing a 6,300 mAh battery, Android 16 and its 479,500 AnTuTu score.
Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G is the better buy for buyers who want a 50 MP main camera and a sharper 401 ppi display.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 15a, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 15a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 381,300
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 254 ppi
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 210 g
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- against IP52
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 Best value | 381,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple | Grey, Silver, Green, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP53 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,300 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.58″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.6 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 22041219G, 22041219NY |
