Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $200 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 282,713).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $760

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (77/100 vs 32/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 282713 2998904
Geekbench Single 294 2746
Geekbench Multi 1083 8431
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15
Weight 180 g
Launch price $200 $760
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100
282713 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100 +90.6%
2998904 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 5
$200
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760

Launch price difference: $560. Redmi Note 5 was $560 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (89/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (77/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.