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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G SE and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G: 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 Note 15 5G SE is the pick for a sharper display, stronger resistance and 5G; the Redmi Note 15 4G suits buyers who prioritize the camera and storage. The 5G SE also gets six years of updates instead of five and faster charging: 45 W versus 33 W.
The 5G SE is lighter and thinner at 178 g and 7.4 mm, versus 183.7 g and 7.9 mm. Its display reaches 405 ppi, while the 4G reaches 388 ppi; both share a 6.77-inch AMOLED display and 3,200 nits. The 4G uses more of the front, with 89.7% usable surface versus 87%, and has higher contrast: 8,000,000:1 versus 5,000,000:1.
The Redmi Note 15 4G wins for photography and capacity: its 108MP main camera uses a 1/1.67-inch sensor, versus 50MP and 1/2.88-inch, while its 8GB of RAM and 512GB expandable storage beat 6GB and 128GB without expansion. Its battery is 6,000 mAh versus 5,800 mAh, although the 5G SE counters with 45W charging; both offer 55 hours per cycle and reverse charging.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G SE
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G SE is the better buy for 5G, IP65/IP66 resistance and 45W charging.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G
The Redmi Note 15 4G is the better buy for a 108MP main camera and 512GB of expandable storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G SE, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G SE, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 183.7 g
- Resistance Features
- IP65, IP66
- against IP64
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Usable Surface
- 89.7 %
- against 87 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 550,000 | 550,000 |
| CPU Description | 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 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 | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red | Black, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 183.7 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 89.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP66 Best value | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 55 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 5, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 5G SE | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 199.99 € |
| Model numbers | — | 2510DRA23E, 2510DRA23G |
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