Redmi 15 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
26Performance55.2
70.3Display51.4
29Camera55.8
66.7Battery49.1
44Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G11 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+29). Redmi 15 5G 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 51
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 49
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
- 232% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,050
- 145% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 920
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 396 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,862 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 460,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 23% | 2,250+145%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Bottom 20% | 6,804+232%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+10% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | Yes |