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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 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 Note 15 Special is the stronger all-round pick for buyers focused on display, battery, and performance; the Redmi Note 10 5G retains an edge in pixel density and some camera details. The clearest difference is the screen: AMOLED at 120 Hz and 3200 nits versus IPS LCD at 90 Hz and 500 nits.
The Note 15 Special also pairs a 5800 mAh battery with 45 W charging, against 5000 mAh and 18 W. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 replaces the Dimensity 700, and it runs Android 15 rather than Android 11.
For cameras, the Note 15 Special records 4K at 30 fps and has a 20 MP front camera, while the Note 10 5G has a larger main sensor, 1/2″ versus 1/2.88″, and a denser display at 405 ppi versus 388 ppi. The Note 10 5G adds NFC and a 3.5 mm audio jack; the Note 15 Special offers MIL-STD-810H and IP66 resistance, versus IP53.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
The Redmi Note 15 Special is the better buy for buyers who want an AMOLED screen at 120 Hz and a 5800 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
The Redmi Note 10 5G suits buyers who value higher pixel density, a larger main camera sensor, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,200 nits
- against 500 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 388 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 7 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 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 381,300 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 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 |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Black, White | Silver, Grey, Blue, Cyan, Green |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | — | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % Best value | 83.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | MIL-STD-810H, IP66 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.7 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | 3840Hz PWM, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 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, HSPA, 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/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M2103K19G, M2103K19C |
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