Realme C15 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C15 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme C15 smartphone

Realme C15

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 9

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Head to head

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
Our rating7/107/10
Battery6,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Wired charging18W18W
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.53 in
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)209 g198 g
ReleasedJul 2020Jun 2020
Summary: Realme C15 is ahead on battery. Xiaomi Redmi 9 is ahead on ram (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 9 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
TypeIPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)IPS LCD
Size6.5 inches (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.53 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
OSAndroid 10, Realme UI 1.0Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
Quad13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP B/W, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (retro)13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
TypeLi-Po 6000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired, Reverse charging18W wired, QC3

Body

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
Dimensions164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight209g198 g (7.0 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radioWireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC—Yes (Global only)
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Realme C15Xiaomi Redmi 9
AnnouncedJuly 21, 2020June 2020
StatusReleased 2020, July 28Available. Released 2020, June 10

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Realme C15 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Realme C15 — 6,000 mAh for the Realme C15 versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Which has more RAM, Realme C15 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 4 GB for the Realme C15 versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Which is lighter, Realme C15 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 209 g for the Realme C15 versus 198 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Which is newer, Realme C15 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Realme C15 — Jul 2020 for the Realme C15 versus Jun 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Is the Realme C15 or the Xiaomi Redmi 9 rated higher?

We rate the Realme C15 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9 7/10.

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