This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 15C 5G smartphones.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features a smaller 6.53-inch display, 5,020mAh battery, 18W charging rate, quad-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Redmi 15C 5G features a larger 6.9-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 15C 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 395 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio & Punch-hole | 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 254 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 660nits typical brightness, 810nits HBM, and notch |
| Size | 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm | 173.16 x 81.07 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Midnight Grey, Forest Green and Polar White | Midnight Black, Mint Green, Dusk Purple |
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Redmi 15C 5G The Redmi 15C 5G has a larger display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 3GB or 4GB of RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with MIUI 11 | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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Redmi 15C 5G
The Redmi 15C 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 118° FOV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -1080p Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) Auxiliary lens -LED Flash -Up to 1080@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
13 Megapixels (f/2.25 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has the more capable camera system with a wider 118° ultrawide camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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Redmi 15C 5G
The Redmi 15C 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Smart PA | Up to 200% speaker volume |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Based on the specs, it has smart audio amplification and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5020 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 33W Fast Charging (50% in 28 minutes) |
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Redmi 15C 5G
The Redmi 15C 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,990.00 - Official price of 3GB RAM + 64GB storage version in the Philippines ₱9,990.00 - Official price of 4GB RAM + 128GB storage version in the Philippines |
₱8,499.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 30, 2020 | May 5, 2026 |
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