Oppo A38 vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5800mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 08, 2023 | April 02, 2026 | ||
| Availability | September 13, 2023 | April 07, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹19,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 720 nits | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 178 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65/66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H Military Certification |
Processor
Winner:Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | Cinematic Bokeh, HDR, Portrait Photo & Video | LED-Flash, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ColorOS | Redmi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Erase, AI Sky, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Oppo A38
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos, panorama, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps, 720p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Oppo A38
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Sensor, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor, Step Counting | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
