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REDMI Note 15 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

REDMI Note 15 5G
51.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
35.3Performance55.2
64Display51.4
48.3Camera55.8
57.4Battery49.1
70.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G8 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+8). REDMI Note 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 Note 15 5G

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 51
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 49
  • 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
  • 93% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 100 % vs 52 %
  • 72% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,862 nits

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 48
  • 130% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,963
  • 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 1,017
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.77 ″+4%6.5 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23921080x2340
Pixel density388 ppi396 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits+72%1,862 nits
Screen-to-body92 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu857,561—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,017Bottom 33%2,250+121%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,963Bottom 39%6,804+130%Top 25%
Wild Life Extreme stability100 %+93%Top 13%52 %Bottom 9%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera108 MP+125%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity5,520 mAh+10%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+50%30 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Weight178 g+7%192 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP65/IP66IP65/IP68
Frame materialPlasticMetal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 14
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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