Realme recently launched the 15T 5G in India at a starting price of Rs 20,999. While it appears that it comes loaded with features, but, the pricing puts it against some similar priced phones and Redmi 15 5G that recently launched at a starting price of Rs 14,999 offers similar yet better features. At first glance, the Realme 15T offers strong specifications like a massive 7,000mAh battery, a 50MP front camera, and up to 12GB RAM with an additional 14GB of virtual memory. However, when comparing the two phones, several areas highlight why the Redmi 15 5G could be a more attractive option for some buyers. And, in fact, it also has 7000mAh battery and it comes with 144Hz display as well.
To make things easier for you, we've compared the two phones in details.
Display & Build
Realme does offer a crisp 6.57-inch AMOLED panel with 1400 nits brightness and 93% screen-to-body ratio. In contrast, Redmi uses a slightly larger 6.9-inch FHD+ display with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 288Hz touch sampling—more responsive for gamers. .
Cameras
The Realme 15T boasts a rare 50MP front camera, which is ideal for selfie-focused buyers. But the rear setup is limited to just 50MP + 2MP. Redmi instead offers a 50MP AI dual camera with f/1.75 aperture, and while its front camera is a modest 8MP, it’s backed by features like AI Sky, AI Erase, and classic film filters, which matter more in real-world photography than raw megapixel count.
Battery & Charging
Both phones pack massive 7000mAh batteries. Redmi uses Si-C EV-grade tech, promising longer battery and it also supports 18W reverse charging.
Performance
The Realme 15T runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6400 MAX, built on a 6nm process with an octa-core CPU clocked up to 2.5GHz. Its GPU, the Mali-G57 MC2, is a proven performer in mid-range gaming but not particularly class-leading. On the other hand, the Redmi 15 5G brings the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 to the battle. While it’s still mid-range, its CPU architecture is more balanced: 2x Cortex A78 cores clocked at 2.3GHz for heavy lifting, alongside 6x Cortex A55 cores at 1.95GHz for efficiency. In real-world use, this translates into smoother sustained performance, especially in multitasking, where the efficiency cores of the Snapdragon keep things cooler and more consistent. The GPU optimization on Qualcomm’s side also means better gaming stability across popular titles. So despite Realme’s higher clock ceiling, Redmi’s architecture and optimization give it the edge.
Durability & Other Features
Realme boasts IP66/IP68/IP69 protection, making it far more rugged than Redmi’s IP64. However, Redmi includes Dolby-certified speakers with 200% volume, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a lighter custom UI (HyperOS2), while Realme sticks with an in-display scanner and heavier software layer.
Verdict
Both Realme 15T and Redmi 15 5G appears to be a pretty good phones, the Redmi 15G is almost comparable and even better at several important places such as the display, overall performance. Not to forget, the Redmi 15 5G also comes with a 7000mAh battery. Apart from these, both the phones have same UFS 2.2 storage and LPDDR4X RAM. But, one thing that sets them aside is their starting price, The Redmi 15 5G starts at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB RAM variant. The 8GB variant costs Rs 15,999 (without any offers). The Realme 15T on the other hand costs Rs 21,999 in general and Rs 18,999 (with offers).
The question is which is the right phone to buy. Well, you'll have to make the decision for yourself. If you find the Redmi 15 5G features sufficient for you, then it can be a good choice. Or, if you think that that extras -- whatever -- is there witth Realme 15T -- then you can go with Realme 15T. Case in point, the choice depends upon what you are looking from your phone.
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