realme 15 5G vs Redmi 9C
46.7Performance20
88.3Display20
49.8Camera20.5
79.8Battery38.8
73.3Features28
13 spec wins — realme 15 5G1 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+68) and features (+45). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 15 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+4% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+68% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 94 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu | — | 110,000 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+300% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+900% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+700% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+5% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+15% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |