Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 15a vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15a and Xiaomi Redmi 9: 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 is the more rounded pick for buyers prioritizing 5G, performance, and battery capacity; the Redmi 9 still suits those who want an ultrawide camera and a lighter phone. The 15a pairs a Unisoc T8300 with a 6,300 mAh battery, versus the Redmi 9's MediaTek Helio G35 and 5,000 mAh.
The 15a has a larger, brighter display: 6.9″ and 800 nits versus 6.53″ and 400 nits. The Redmi 9 is sharper at 269 ppi versus 254 ppi, and lighter at 194 g versus 210 g.
The 15a's main rear camera has 32 MP versus 13 MP and an f/2 aperture versus f/2.2; the Redmi 9 adds an ultrawide camera and slow-motion video. The 15a also brings 15 W charging versus 10 W, UFS 2.2 versus eMMC 5.1, 5G, and Bluetooth 5.4 versus Bluetooth 5.0. The Redmi 9 runs Android 10, while the 15a comes with Android 16.
Xiaomi Redmi 15a
The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the better buy for 5G, performance, and battery capacity, with 6,300 mAh versus 5,000 mAh.
Xiaomi Redmi 9
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 is the better buy for buyers who want an ultrawide camera and a lighter phone, at 194 g versus 210 g.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 15a, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.1 |
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 203,078
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Xiaomi Redmi 9, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 254 ppi
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 210 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 Best value | 203,078 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 Best value | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 Best value | 810 |
| 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 four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 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 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple | Black, Blue, Orange, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,300 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 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 | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| 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, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| 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, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.83 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.789 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.065 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M2004C3MI |
