REDMI Note 15 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
35.3Performance64.4
64Display65.7
48.3Camera48.4
57.4Battery49.1
70.7Features70.7
7 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+2). 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 battery score: 57 vs 49
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 11% lower weight: 178 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 35
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 857,561 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,017Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,963Bottom 39% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+125% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+11% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+11% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP66 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |