Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
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Overview
| Specs Score | 71 / 100 Better Specs | 48 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% Less Bezels | ~ 83.5% |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2 GHz |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 48 MP Quad |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP |
| Weight | 178 g Lighter | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm Slimmer | 8.9 mm |
| Battery | 5520 mAh Bigger Battery | 5020 mAh |
| Unique Features | 5G No No Water Resistant NFC | No 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio No No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | Redmi Note 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | July 20, 2020 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10.0 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours |
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