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Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Nothing · 2025

Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing Phone (3)
88/ 100
Launch MSRP$799 USD
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G
89/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G BETTER THAN Nothing Phone (3)?

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Nothing Phone (3)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNothing PhoneXiaomi RedmiLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,150 mAh5,800 mAh+5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65WStandard65W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.67"6.77"6.77"
Chassis Weight218gN/A218g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (3):
  • ✓781g lighter chassis (218g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$9200 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $9999)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G:
  • ✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+650 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.77" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationNothing Phone (3)Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Nothing Phone (3) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.67"6.77"
Resolution & Density2800x1260 (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness4,500 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 15Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB256 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (3) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Sony LYT-70050 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.7, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens50 MP, f/2.212 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (3) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions160.6 x 75.7 x 9 mmN/A
Weight218 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,150 mAh5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$799Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nothing Phone (3):
Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
When to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G:
Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 87.6 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+650 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (3) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Nothing Phone (3) (87.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 87.6 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+650 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?

Nothing Phone (3) is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5150 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G features a 6.77-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (3) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (3) scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G scores 80/100.

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