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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special 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 Special is the more complete choice for 5G, tougher protection, and faster charging; the Redmi Note 15 4G suits buyers who prioritize the main camera and more storage. This is not a tie: each phone wins in a different use case.
The Special combines MIL-STD-810H with IP66, versus the 4G’s IP64 protection, and uses glass, plastic, and leather while the 4G uses plastic. The Redmi Note 15 4G has a 6,000mAh battery versus 5,800mAh; both are above average, but the Special charges at 45W versus 33W, a useful edge for faster top-ups.
The Redmi Note 15 4G has a 108MP main camera with a 1/1.67″ sensor and 0.64µm pixels, versus 50MP, 1/2.88″, and 0.61µm on the Special. The Special counters with 4K at 30 fps and Gyro-EIS, plus 5G; the 4G stops at LTE but adds Bluetooth 5.3 versus Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and up to 512GB versus 256GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special is the better buy for 5G, MIL-STD-810H and IP66 protection, and 45W charging.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G
The Redmi Note 15 4G is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 108MP camera and up to 512GB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special, if you care about…
- Resistance Features
- MIL-STD-810H, IP66
- against IP64
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 33 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Leather
- against Plastic
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,800 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 550,000 |
| 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 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Black, White | Black, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | — | 183.7 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % | 89.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | MIL-STD-810H, IP66 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.7 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 55 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | 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 | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | 3840Hz PWM, 120Hz | 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 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, HSPA, 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 Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 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 | 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 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Redmi Note 15 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 199.99 € |
| Model numbers | — | 2510DRA23E, 2510DRA23G |
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