Redmi Note 15 5G vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹25,999 against ₹28,999 for the Redmi Note 15 5G.
- The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G has the bigger battery: 5,800 mAh against 5,520 mAh.
- Only the Redmi Note 15 5G has an ultrawide camera; the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Redmi Note 15 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
Get the Redmi Note 15 5G for the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹31,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹29,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Redmi Note 15 5G vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, answered
In India, the Redmi Note 15 5G starts at ₹28,999 and the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G starts at ₹25,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi Note 15 5G or the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹25,999 for the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, ₹28,999 for the Redmi Note 15 5G. The Redmi Note 15 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹31,999. The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹29,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi Note 15 5G or the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, with 5,800 mAh to 5,520 mAh. Both charge at 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. Both have a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Redmi Note 15 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 108MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Redmi Note 15 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
Both use the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, so expect much the same speed.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP65 and IP66. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 178 g and 178 g.
