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Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G IN vs Xiaomi Redmi 15R 5G

Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G IN and Xiaomi Redmi 15R 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 15C 5G IN is the more complete choice: it brings Android 16, Google services, and a 50MP main camera, while the Redmi 15R 5G is worth choosing only if it costs less. Both score 5.2 overall.

The 15C 5G IN has a 1500:1 contrast ratio versus 1200:1 on the 15R 5G. The Redmi 15R 5G counters with a 120Hz display and a 20:9 aspect ratio, while the 15C 5G IN uses 21:9; these are differences in format and features. The 15C 5G IN combines plastic and glass, whereas the 15R 5G uses plastic.

For photography, the 15C 5G IN pulls ahead with 50MP versus 13MP and 120 fps slow motion versus 60 fps. In software, Android 16 and Google services give the 15C 5G IN a practical advantage over Android 15 and their absence on the 15R 5G. Both share a 6,000mAh battery, 33W charging, the Dimensity 6300, 4GB of RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage.

Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G IN

The Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G IN is the better buy for its 50MP main camera, Android 16, and Google services.

Xiaomi Redmi 15R 5G

The Redmi 15R 5G is the better buy only if it costs less; its 120Hz display offers a different screen option.

The verdict

Neither runs away with it: each wins something.

Category
Category Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Design & display 5.5 5.7
Performance & hardware 4.5 4.5
Camera 3.7 3.5
Connectivity 6.6 6.8
Battery & charging 6.3 6.3

Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G IN, if you care about…

Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
against 1,200 :1
OS Version
16
against 15
Google Services
Yes
against No

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Processor Model MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
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 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu Score 409,000 415,000 Best value
CPU Description 2×2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 2×2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 4 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v10 v10

Design

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Body Colors Black, Blue, Purple Black, Silver, Purple, Green
Body Thickness 8 mm 8 mm
Body Width 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Body Height 171.6 mm 171.6 mm
Weight 211 g 205 g Best value
Usable Surface 84 % Best value 83 %
Body Materials Plastic, Glass Plastic
Resistance Features IP64 IP64

Battery

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh 6,000 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 33 W 33 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable Fast Charging, Non-Removable

Display

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Display Aspect Ratio 21:9 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 260 ppi Best value 254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz 240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio 1,500 :1 Best value 1,200 :1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, 120Hz, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Side

Sensor

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Operating System Android 16 Android 15
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 16 Best value 15
Google Services Yes Best value No

Connectivity

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 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 n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G UMTS, CDMA, 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features 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, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Specification Redmi 15C 5G IN Redmi 15R 5G
Audio Features Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
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