Redmi Note 15 (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Redmi Note 15 (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 (China) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 15 (China) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 203g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 (China) by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (87/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.