Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi 15C
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $109 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 358,608); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Redmi 15C is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi 15C
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1416
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi 15C, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi 15C — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi 15C by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Blaze Dragon was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon edges out the Redmi 15C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 15C — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi 15C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Blaze Dragon (46/100 vs 30/100).