Realme C73 vs Redmi 15
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $120 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15 leads — 43/100 vs 42/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 476,175); the Redmi 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Redmi 15
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1396
- Lighter: 197g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $180
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 15, the Redmi 15 scores 1 points higher (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Redmi 15 — 52/100; 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 Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 15 by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Realme C73 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (74/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 15?
The Redmi 15 edges out the Realme C73 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 15?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 15 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 15?
The Redmi 15 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 15?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi 15?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi 15 (74/100 vs 55/100).