REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
37.4Performance64.4
63.7Display69.8
54.7Camera83.6
78.5Battery92
78.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 58.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+29) and performance (+27). REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G
- 12% lower weight: 207 g vs 235 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 4,000 nits+25% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 975,892Bottom 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 402,002Bottom 41% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 111,009Bottom 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 191,997Bottom 41% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 270,884Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,221Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,209Bottom 45% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 39% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g+12% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+3% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum-alloy reinforced | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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