Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 15C vs Xiaomi Redmi 15R
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15C and Xiaomi Redmi 15R: 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 15R is the choice for sharper display detail and clearly higher performance; the Xiaomi Redmi 15C suits anyone seeking a lighter phone, newer Bluetooth and reverse charging.
The Redmi 15R leads the display with 1,080 × 2,340 pixels, 374 ppi and 144Hz, versus 720 × 1,600 pixels, 254 ppi and 120Hz on the Redmi 15C. It also leads performance with 475,000 AnTuTu points and 12GB of RAM versus 262,000 and 8GB. Both have a 6.9″ display and 810-nit peak brightness.
The Redmi 15C counters with 6,000mAh versus 7,000mAh, but adds reverse charging; both support 33W fast charging. It is also lighter, at 211g versus 224g, and thinner, at 8.2mm versus 8.6mm. For connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4 beats Bluetooth 5.1, and the Redmi 15C also keeps a 3.5mm audio jack; slow motion reaches 120fps versus 60fps.
Xiaomi Redmi 15C
The Xiaomi Redmi 15R is the better buy for a 144Hz display, 374 ppi and 475,000 AnTuTu points.
Xiaomi Redmi 15R
The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the better buy for a lighter phone with Bluetooth 5.4 and reverse charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 15C, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 211 g
- against 224 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Xiaomi Redmi 15R, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 475,000
- against 262,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 262,000 | 475,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Kryo 2x2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Purple, Blue, Orange | Black, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 81.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Body Height | 173.2 mm | 171.1 mm |
| Weight | 211 g Best value | 224 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 69 h 38 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 810 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 374 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, 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 | 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.95 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, EDR, HID | Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Redmi 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2508CRN2BE, 2508CRN2BC, 2508CRN2BG | — |
