Compare
Poco C81 vs Redmi 15C 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 15C 5G starts ₹500 lower: ₹12,499 against ₹12,999 for the C81.
- The Redmi 15C 5G charges faster: 33W against 15W.
- The C81 is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the Redmi 15C 5G.
- The Redmi 15C 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
Which to buy
Get the C81 for longer software support. Get the Redmi 15C 5G for faster charging and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecC81Redmi 15C 5G
Size
6.9 inches
6.9 inches
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS LCD display
Resolution
1640 x 720 (HD+)
1640 x 720
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
600 nits
Protection
Not listed
TÜV Low Blue Light
Performance
SpecC81Redmi 15C 5G
Chipset
Unisoc T7250
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU
Not listed
8-core
GPU
Not listed
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
4GB
4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage
64GB
128GB
Software
HyperOS, Android 15 · 4 OS updates (better)
HyperOS 2 · 2 OS updates
Camera
SpecC81Redmi 15C 5G
Rear cameras
13MP main + secondary
50MP AI main + auxiliary lens
Front camera
5MP
8MP
Video
1080p at 30fps
1080p at 30fps
Battery
SpecC81Redmi 15C 5G
Battery
6,100 mAh (better)
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
15W
33W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecC81Redmi 15C 5G
Network
4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual Nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
No
No
Dust and water
IP52
IP64 (better)
Weight
204 g (better)
211 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
8.2 mm
Colours
Elite Black, Sunset Gold
Dusk Purple, Midnight Black, Moonlight Blue
Availability
SpecC81Redmi 15C 5G
Launch in India
20 Feb 2026
28 Nov 2025
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
C81
- 4GB + 64GB₹12,999
Redmi 15C 5G
- 4GB + 128GB₹12,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹13,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹15,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.