Side-by-side technical data

Xiaomi Redmi 15a vs Xiaomi Redmi R70m

Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15a and Xiaomi Redmi R70m: 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 practical choice for anyone who needs Google services and slightly broader connectivity; the Redmi R70m fits buyers who prioritize performance and storage. The decisive difference is software: the 15a includes Google Services, while the R70m does not.

The Redmi R70m leads on performance with 12 GB of RAM versus 6 GB in the 15a, and 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB. Both share the Unisoc T8300, a 6,300 mAh battery and 15 W fast charging, so capacity and charging do not separate them.

The Redmi 15a offers Wi-Fi 5 and NFC, while the R70m adds QZSS to GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Their main cameras also differ: 32 MP and f/2 on the 15a versus 13 MP, f/1.8 and a dual LED flash on the R70m. The verdict is close: Google and NFC favor the 15a; RAM and storage favor the R70m.

Xiaomi Redmi 15a

The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the better buy for Google Services and NFC.

Xiaomi Redmi R70m

The Xiaomi Redmi R70m is the better buy for performance and storage, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB.

The verdict

Neither runs away with it: each wins something.

Category
Category Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Design & display 5.1 5.1
Performance & hardware 4.2 4.8
Camera 3.4 3.5
Connectivity 6.8 6.4
Battery & charging 6.5 6.5

Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Redmi 15a, if you care about…

Google Services
Yes
against No

Xiaomi Redmi R70m, if you care about…

RAM Capacity
12 GB
against 6 GB
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
against 128 GB

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Processor Model Unisoc T8300 Unisoc T8300
Processor Process Size 6 nm 6 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 256 GB Best value
AnTuTu Score 479,500 479,500
Geekbench 6 Single-Core 908 908
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 2,221 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 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 6 GB 12 GB Best value
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v10 v10

Design

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Body Colors Black, Blue, Purple Black, Blue, Purple, White
Body Thickness 8.2 mm 8.2 mm
Body Width 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Body Height 171.6 mm 171.6 mm
Weight 210 g 210 g
Usable Surface 84.3 % 84.3 %
Body Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance Features IP52 IP52

Battery

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Battery Capacity 6,300 mAh 6,300 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 15 W 15 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging

Display

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness 800 nits 800 nits
Display Diagonal 6.9″ 6.9″
Display Horizontal Resolution 720 px 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution 1,600 px 1,600 px
Display Pixel Density 254 ppi 254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 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 Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass

Sensors

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Side Rear

Sensor

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Operating System Android 16 Android 16
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 16 16
Google Services Yes Best value No
Widevine L1 Yes —

Connectivity

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
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
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE, HID
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value
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, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0

Audio

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi R70m
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
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