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Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5

₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G From ₹39,999
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 From ₹41,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹39,999 against ₹41,999 for the Redmi Turbo 5.

  • The Redmi Turbo 5 has the much faster chip: the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra against the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery: 7,540 mAh against 6,500 mAh.
  • The Redmi Turbo 5 has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 3,200).
Which to buy

Get the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G for the lower price. Get the Redmi Turbo 5 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and the brighter screen.

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Better on paper

Spec score

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Overall 7.9 out of 10 Very good 8.4 out of 10 Excellent (better)
Performance 7.4 out of 10 8.9 out of 10 (better)
Display 9 out of 10 9 out of 10
Rear camera 6.9 out of 10 7.1 out of 10 (better)
Front camera 6.2 out of 10 (better) 5.5 out of 10
Battery 8.7 out of 10 9.3 out of 10 (better)
Build 9.4 out of 10 9.4 out of 10
Software 7.6 out of 10 7.6 out of 10

Display

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Size 6.83 inches 6.59 inches
Panel Quad-curved AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better) 2756 x 1268 (1.5K)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 3,200 nits 3,500 nits (better)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Chipset Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.7GHz Octa-core, up to 3.4GHz
GPU Adreno Mali-G720 MC8
RAM 8GB, 12GB 8GB, 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
Software HyperOS 3, Android 15 · 4 OS updates HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Rear cameras 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front camera 32MP (f/2.2) 20MP (f/2.2)
Video 4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 60fps (front) 4K at 60fps (rear)

Battery

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Battery 6,500 mAh 7,540 mAh (better)
Wired charging 100W 100W

Build and connectivity

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM Not listed
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K
Weight 207.1 g 204 g (better)
Thickness 8.19 mm 8.18 mm (better)
Colours Carbon Black, Coffee Mocha, Mirage Blue Turbo White, Nitro Blue, Asphalt Black

Availability

SpecRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GRedmi Turbo 5
Launch in India 4 Feb 2026 25 Jun 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
  • 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹41,999
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 8GB + 256GB₹41,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹46,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5, answered

In India, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹39,999 and the Redmi Turbo 5 starts at ₹41,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹39,999 for the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, ₹41,999 for the Redmi Turbo 5. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹41,999. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹46,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5, with 7,540 mAh to 6,500 mAh. Both charge at 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the Redmi Turbo 5's: it is brighter (3,500 to 3,200 nits). The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G has a 6.83-inch Quad-curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Turbo 5 a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Turbo 5. 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?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G runs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, the Redmi Turbo 5 the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra. Going by published benchmark scores, the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra is the faster of the two.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 207.1 g and 204 g.