Redmi Note 15 Special vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better portability (79/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3000
- Lighter: 172g vs 178g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Special — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.