Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Better Battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro
Better Display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Better Performance
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro
Better Value
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $249 | $250 |
| Display | 6.77 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 256GB, 512GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | Li-Po 5100 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 3 major Android upgrades |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 - India 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm^2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM | AMOLED, 68B colors |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) | 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Protection | N/A | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| HDR | N/A | Dolby Vision |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 256GB, 512GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Triple |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | N/A | 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Macro | N/A | 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | N/A | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | Li-Po 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 17 min, 100% in 44 min |
| Reverse | 18W reverse wired | N/A |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.0 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm or 7.8 mm | 161.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm (6.35 x 2.92 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 178 g or 182 g (6.28 oz) | 187 g (6.60 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic or eco leather back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve Red, Carbon Black, Frosted White | Midnight Black, Aurora Purple (Coral Purple), Ocean Teal, Arctic White, Olive Green, Scarlet Red |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 5.1, A2DP, LE | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing | Accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| High Bitrate Audio | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Yes (via 3.5mm Jack & Bluetooth) |