iQOO Z9s vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
The short answer
- Redmi Note 15 SE 5G has the bigger battery: 5,800 mAh against 5,500.
- Redmi Note 15 SE 5G charges faster, at 45 W against 44.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 iQOO Z9s
₹19,999launch price · Aug 2024
|
 Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
₹19,999launch price · Apr 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Top quarter ₹15–20k | Upper half ₹15–20k |
| Spec index | 8.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 20 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Display | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | August 21, 2024 (Official) | April 2, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | AMOLED (3D curved) | Curved AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 px (FHD+) | 1080x2392 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.32 % | 89.46 % |
| Screen Protection | SCHOTT Xensation cover glass | — |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | 3200 nits (peak), 800 nits (typ) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | — | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Design | ||
| Height | 163.72 mm | 164 mm |
| Width | 75 mm | 75.42 mm |
| Thickness | 7.49 mm | 7.35 mm (Carbon Black) / 7.4 mm (Frosted White) / 7.82 mm (Crimson Reserve) |
| Weight | 180 grams (Titanium Matte), 182 grams (Onyx Green) | 178 grams (182 grams for Crimson Reserve) |
| Colours | Titanium Matte, Onyx Green | Carbon Black, Frosted White, Crimson Reserve |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP64 | Yes, IP65 / IP66 |
| Ruggedness | — | MIL-STD-810H certified, drop tested up to 1.7 m |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Dual |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony IMX882 sensor, OIS) 2 MP f/2.4, Bokeh Camera | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.88" sensor size, 1.22µm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 5P lens) 2 MP, Depth Camera |
| Sensor | Sony IMX882 | Light Fusion 400 |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus |
| OIS | Yes | No |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait Night 50 MP mode Panorama Ultra HD Document Supermoon Pro Live Photo | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Portrait Mode (Classic, Focus, Artistic) Panorama Time-lapse Slow motion |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Digital Zoom | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Dynamic Shots AI Erase AI Sky AI Bokeh AI Beautify AI Remove Reflection |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion Time-lapse Optical Image Stabilisation Hybrid Image Stabilisation (4K) | Slo-motion Time-lapse |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/4" sensor size, 4P lens) |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Portrait Night Live Photo | AI Group Selfie |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion (Silicon-Carbon) |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 44W | Yes, Fast, 45W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Hybrid Nano SIM / microSD) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| 5G Bands | N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28B / N40 / N77 / N78 | SA N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 / N40 / N78 NSA N1 / N3 / N40 / N78 |
| 4G Bands | FD-LTE B1 / B3 / B5 / B8 / B28B TD-LTE B38 / B40 / B41 | FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA B1 / B5 / B8 | UMTS 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz | GSM 1800 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB OTG | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Infrared Sensor | — | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dual stereo speakers, 300% Ultra Volume mode | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers |
| FM Radio | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | In Display |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical | Optical |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Virtual proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster |