Motorola Moto G55 vs Redmi Note 15 Special

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
Redmi Note 15 Special
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 50
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 15 Special: The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G55 Redmi Note 15 Special
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 840643
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5800 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight 179 g 178 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi Note 15 Special
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 15 Special
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Redmi Note 15 Special
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.