Redmi A5 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
20Performance79.1
44.1Display69.1
26.2Camera73.2
40.7Battery79
20Features78.7
4 spec wins — Redmi A516 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+59) and features (+59). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi A5
- 15% lower weight: 193 g vs 226 g
- 12% lower thickness: 8.3 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 522 ppi+101% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 3,200 nits+433% |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 440Bottom 8% | 3,050+593%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,485Bottom 8% | 9,600+546%Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| Main aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,410 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 90 W+500% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+15% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+12% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |