Vivo Y500 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition
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Overview
| Specs Score | 64 / 100 | 64 / 100 |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 213 g | 182 g Lighter |
| Battery | 8200 mAh Bigger Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Unique Features | Water Resistant NFC No No | No No Reverse Charging IR Blaster |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V2506A | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 01, 2025 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.1 x 8.2 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 182 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Purple | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Diamond Shield Glass | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 5000 nits (peak) | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM | Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 Wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, 16000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA: n1|n3|n40|n78, 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Vivo AI | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio Certification | IP65/IP66 Water & Dust Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.88", 1.22μm 4in1 Super Pixel5P lens, f/1.8 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, OPUS | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI, TS, MKV, FLV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W |
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