Redmi 9 Activ vs Redmi 15 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", LCD, 60 Hz | 6.9", IPS LCD, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP | 50MP+0.08MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.53", LCD, 60 Hz | 6.9", IPS LCD, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP | 50MP+0.08MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple | Frosted White, Midnight Black, Sandy Purple. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 24, 2021 | August 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 24, 2021 | August 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹6,999 | ₹14,999 | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple | Frosted White, Midnight Black, Sandy Purple. | ||
| Launch | September 24, 2021 | August 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 24, 2021 | August 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹6,999 | ₹14,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Type | LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 374 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 850 nits | ||
| Type | LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 374 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 850 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Weight | 194 grams | 217 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | |||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 194 grams | 217 grams | ||
| Front | - | |||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Redmi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Redmi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash | HDR, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash | HDR, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 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) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi 15 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Sky | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Sky |
