Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
January 9, 2026 (Official)
April 16, 2025 (Official)
Operating System(OS)
Android v15
Android v15
OS Updates
4 Years
2 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
4 Years
Custom UI
HyperOS
Android Go
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.1
Yes, v5.2
Near Field Communication
No
No
Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Video Recording Features
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps
HD @30/120/240 fps
Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps
Image Resolution
6150 x 8150 Pixels
6500 x 4920 Pixels
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Film Camera
Camera Features
60 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Camera
108 MP + 8 MP
32 MP
Settings
-
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Display Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen Size
6.77 inches (17.2 cm)
6.88 inches (17.48 cm)
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
720x1650 px (HD+)
Peak Brightness
3200 nits
600 nits
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
240 Hz
Pixel Density
388 ppi
262 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
89.46 %
84.27 %
Bezel-less Display
Yes with punch-hole display
Yes with waterdrop notch
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
92 %
-
HBM Brightness
-
600 nits
Weight
178 grams
193 grams
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP66, IP65, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
Yes, Splash proof, IP52
Ruggedness
Dust proof
Dust proof
SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G Not Supported, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Capacity
5520 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Type
Silicon Carbon
Li-Polymer
Quick Charging
Yes, 45W Turbo Charging v3.0
Yes, 15W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging
Yes, 18W Reverse Charging
-
Battery Life (PC Mark)
17h 00m
-
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
57m
-
Internal Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
64 GB / 128 GB
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
eMMC 5.1
Expandable Storage
Yes, Up to 1 GB
Yes, Up to 2 TB
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position
On-screen
Side
Fingerprint Sensor Type
Optical
-
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SM6475
Unisoc T7250
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
3 GB RAM + 64 GB
4 GB RAM + 128 GB
Display
6.77", 1080 x 2392 Resolution
6.88", 720 x 1650 Resolution
