Redmi 15 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi 15 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 617,626); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15 5G
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi 15 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 5G and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi 15 5G by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 15 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (75/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi 15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.