Redmi 15 5G vs Redmi 9C
26Performance20
70.3Display20
29Camera20.5
66.7Battery38.8
44Features28
11 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G1 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.4 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and battery (+28). 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 Redmi 15 5G
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- 10% lower weight: 196 g vs 217 g
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $199
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi+39% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000+318%Top 80% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 76% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+230% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 196 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+7% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | — | Yes |