iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 18 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G
Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraiPhone 18 Pro9280
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G8091
- DisplayiPhone 18 Pro9289
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G6285
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has the bigger screen6.77" vs 6.3"
- iPhone 18 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 18 Pro for its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 3), or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G for its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (6.77" vs 6.3").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 5,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 18 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 18 Pro for its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 3), or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G for its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (6.77" vs 6.3"). BeastScore: iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?
iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has a 6.77-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G compare for speed?
iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G scores 95/100.
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