It is no longer news that the Redmi 15 series is already out. There are three phones in this line up. They include the Redmi 15C, Redmi 15 4G and Redmi 15 5G. In this article, we are going to discuss the Redmi 15 4G vs Redmi 15 5G variants. Both the 4G and 5G variants are the almost the same phone with a few key differences. So let’s quickly go through them.
The Redmi 15 4G is a budget phone that is the successor to the Redmi 13 4G. There’s no Redmi 14 as Xiaomi decided to skip the 14th generation and I’m happy that they did.
The Redmi 15 5G on the other hand is a 5G variant of the Redmi 15.
Redmi 15 4G vs Redmi 15 5G Specs
| Feature | Redmi 15 4G | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Plastic frame/back, IP64, 224g | Plastic frame/back, IP64, 224g |
| Display | 6.9″ 1080p IPS-LCD, 374ppi, 144Hz, ~1000 nits | Same |
| OS | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) | Same |
| SoC | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Main Camera | 50MP | Same |
| Selfie Camera | 8MP | Same |
| Video | 1080p @ 30fps | Same |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, no 3.5mm jack | Same |
| Comms | WiFi 5, BT 5.0, NFC, IR, USB-C | WiFi 5, BT 5.1, NFC, IR, USB-C, FM radio |
| Battery | 7000mAh, 33W fast charging | Same |
| Price | €150 | €200 |
Body
Both phones are made with plastic frames and backs. They both weigh 224g and support IP64 water splash and dust protection.
Display
Both devices use a very large 6.9″ 1080p IPS-LCD. This display has a very good pixel density of 374ppi, supports 144Hz refresh rate and around 1000 nits of brightness.
This display is rather good although I don’t like that the sizes are going up. 6.9 or almost 7″ is rather too big for a phone. I don’t have small hands either and my 6.67″ barely fits into my hands. A 6.9″ is rather overkill.
Operating System
Both phones run on HyperOS 2 which is based on the current Android 15. You can expect at least 2 years of software updates till 2027 so you’re safe in this regard.
Performance
This is the first and probably the only real difference between these two phones, at least to me.
The Redmi 15 4G resurrects the Snapdragon 685 which we all should know very well. The Redmi 15 5G on the other hand uses the much better Snapdragon 6s Gen 3.
The use of the Snapdragon 685 for the Redmi 15 4G makes me very happy because it is a much better option than the standard Helio G80 series on most budget phones.
Another thing is that it also proves my hypothesis correct. I correctly hypothesized that the emergence of new mid-range processors will cause older mid-range and budget SoCs to be relegated to the budget and entry-level segment.
The Redmi 15 4G is a budget phone so that means that the Snapdragon 685 has been demoted to the budget category which would have the same knock on effect for the weaker SoCs below it. The Snapdragon 685 is an excellent choice for this phone and would deliver a very acceptable performance for apps, games and other tasks.
The 5G variant on the other uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 which is miles better than the 685 on the 4G variant. We’ve already discussed it here in great detail.
I’m very happy with both processors on both devices. Solid choices all round.
Cameras and videos
Both devices have 3 camera holes in the rear and a single selfie camera in front. There’s a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP selfie in front. Do not bother with the rest. They include depth and auxiliary sensors. For videos, they all shoot 1080p video at 30fps sadly.
The photos and videos are very decent in bright daylight, barely usable in low light unless you use night photography effectively and even that’s a hit or miss.
Sound
They both have loudspeakers but lack the 3.5mm jack. At this rate, it’ll appear that the 3.5mm jack may soon go into extinction
Comms
They both support WiFi 5, GPS, NFC, infrared and USB-C ports. The 5G variant uses a slightly better Bluetooth 5.1 over the 5.0 on the 4G variant and supports FM radio which the 4G variant doesn’t support.
Features
They both use a Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor and compass
Battery and charging
They both use a 7000mAh battery and support 33W of fast charge.
Prices
The 4G variant starts at €150 whilst the 5G starts at €200
Summary
Both phones are actually very good with the 4G device being very capable. If you are a light user who doesn’t do much with their device, then the Redmi 15 4G is good enough for you. However if you’re a gamer or a power user, by all means pay the extra amount and pick up the 5G variant.
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