Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G vs Redmi 15 4G

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Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G vs Redmi 15 4G

58 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
VS
61 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.9-inch Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G (with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra) that was released on August 1, 2025, against the Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G
  • 47% higher pixel density (374 vs 254 PPI)
  • Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • 36% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (358K versus 263K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Snapdragon 685
  • Has 50% more RAM: 6GB versus 4GB
  • Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus eMMC 5.1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 18% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 475 and 403 points
  • Has a built-in infrared port

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G and Redmi 15 4G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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4 / 128 GB
VS
6 / 128 GB
147.5
(Excellent)
Value Index
205.5
(Excellent)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.9 inches6.9 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI254 ppi374 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes
Max rated brightness810 nits850 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.3%85.6%

Design and build

Height171.56 mm (6.75 inches)169.48 mm (6.67 inches)
Width79.47 mm (3.13 inches)80.45 mm (3.17 inches)
Thickness7.99 mm (0.31 inches)8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)214 g (7.55 oz)
WaterproofIP64IP64
Rear materialEco-leatherPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, OrangeBlack, Gray, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 685
Max clock2000 MHz2800 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
- 4 cores at 1.9 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A73
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesHexagon 686
GraphicsMali-G52 MP2Adreno 610
GPU shading units48128
GPU clock820 MHz1260 MHz
FLOPS~78.7 GFLOPS~322.6 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)915 -
Single-core score403475
Multi-core score13841514
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
358084
CPU76985121908
GPU3538643873
Memory6982498672
UX8176193661
Total score263956358084
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size4 GB6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 15
ROMHyperOS 2.0HyperOS 2.0

Battery

Capacity6000 mAh7000 mAh
Max charge power33 W33 W
Battery typeLi-PoSilicon-Carbon (Si/C)
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 40 min)Yes (50% in 40 min)
Full charging time1:37 hr1:46 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448160 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length28 mm -
SensorSamsung S5KJNS -
Sensor size1/2.96" -
Pixel size0.64 micron -
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels8 megapixels
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
SensorSmartsens SC1320CSCMOS
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosNoYes

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2025August 2025
Release dateAugust 2025August 2025
Launch price (MSRP)$179$150
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 33 WNot included
Further details
Notes on Redmi 15C 4G:
    - The back cover is either glass or eco-leather.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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