Redmi 15 5G vs Redmi Note 9S
26Performance23.1
70.3Display29.7
29Camera30.5
66.7Battery39
44Features20
12 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.4 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and battery (+28). Redmi Note 9S 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 display score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 20
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 395 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000+16%Top 80% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920+26%Top 76% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050+8%Top 78% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+39% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 209 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+5% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | — | Yes |