Redmi Note 15 Special vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 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 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 840,353); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special 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.