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Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G vs 15C 4G

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Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G vs 15C 4G

52 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
VS
58 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.88-inch Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (with Unisoc T7250) that was released on March 21, 2025, against the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra and came out 5 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Memory
  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
  • 9% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 441 and 403 points
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Comes with 800 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Has 33% more RAM: 4GB versus 3GB
  • Supports higher wattage charging (33W versus 15W)

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G and 15C 4G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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Value for money (Beta)

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Currency
3 / 64 GB
VS
4 / 128 GB
214.1
(Excellent)
Value Index
147.5
(Excellent)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi A5 4G
vs
Redmi 15C 4G

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.88 inches6.9 inches
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness450 nits810 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate - 240 Hz
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%84.3%

Design and build

Height171.17 mm (6.74 inches)171.56 mm (6.75 inches)
Width77.8 mm (3.06 inches)79.47 mm (3.13 inches)
Thickness8.26 mm (0.33 inches)7.99 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)205 g (7.23 oz)
WaterproofNoIP64
Rear materialPlasticEco-leather
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue, Green, Orange
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetUnisoc T7250MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Max clock1800 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A75		- 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP1Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units3248
GPU clock850 MHz820 MHz
FLOPS~54.4 GFLOPS~78.7 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)708915
Single-core score441403
Multi-core score14961384
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU8283576985
GPU3132535386
Memory7595069824
UX7150581761
Total score261615263956
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size3 GB4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1866 MHz1800 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 15
ROMAndroid GoHyperOS 2.0

Battery

Capacity5200 mAh6000 mAh
Max charge power15 W33 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (23% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 40 min)
Full charging time2:30 hr1:37 hr

Main camera

Matrix32 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution - 8160 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motionNo -
Lenses1) Standard: 32 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution32 MP50 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Focal length - 28 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5KJNS
Sensor size - 1/2.96"
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels8 megapixels
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
SensorCMOSSmartsens SC1320CS
Sensor size - 1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*NoDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedMarch 2025August 2025
Release dateMarch 2025August 2025
Launch price (MSRP)$70$179
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 15 WYes, 33 W
Further details
Notes on Redmi 15C 4G:
    - The back cover is either glass or eco-leather.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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