Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Here, we compare two mid-range smartphones: the 6.9-inch Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3), which was released on August 1, 2025, against the Honor X7c 5G, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and came out 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Price Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs. Honor X7c 5G (USA)

Model	Configuration	Price (USD)	Source
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	4GB RAM / 128GB	$184	(Kimovil.com)
	8GB RAM / 256GB	$180	(Kimovil.com)
Honor X7c 5G	8GB RAM / 256GB	$213	(Mobileinto)

Key Differences Between Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G and Honor X7c 5G

Key Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G Advantages	Honor X7c 5G Advantages
Battery	7000 mAh – 1800 mAh larger than Honor X7c 5G (5200 mAh)	–
Display	Higher refresh rate: 144 Hz	–
Connectivity	Newer Bluetooth version: v5.1	–
Operating System	More recent OS: Android 15	–
Extra Features	Built-in infrared port	3.5 mm headphone audio jack
RAM	–	8 GB – 2x more than Redmi 15 5G (4 GB)
CPU	–	More energy-efficient: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Weight & Design	–	Lighter by 31 grams; 5.3 mm narrower for better grip

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Type	IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Size	6.9 inches	6.8 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2412 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	20:9
PPI	374	389
Refresh rate	144 Hz	120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	Yes	Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness	–	850 nits
HDR support	No	No
Screen protection	Tempered glass	Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio	83.1%	87.1%

Design and Build: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Height	171.1 mm	166.9 mm
Width	82.1 mm	76.8 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mm
Weight	224 g	193 g
Waterproof	IP64	IP64
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	Black, Gray, Green	White, Green
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-button	Yes, in-button

Performance: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Max clock	2300 MHz	2200 MHz
CPU cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	2×Cortex-A78 @2.3 GHz + 6×Cortex-A55 @2 GHz	2×Cortex-A78 @2.2 GHz + 6×Cortex-A55 @2 GHz
Manufacturing	TSMC	Samsung
Lithography	6 nm	4 nm
NPU	Hexagon	Yes
GPU	Adreno 619	Adreno 613
GPU shading units	256	128
GPU clock	900 MHz	955 MHz
FLOPS	~460.8 GFLOPS	~244.5 GFLOPS
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	935	916
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	2109	2104
AnTuTu 10 Total	473154	445286

Memory and Storage: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Channels	2	2
Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2
Memory card	No	No

Software: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
OS	Android 15	Android 14
ROM	HyperOS 2.0	MagicOS 8

Battery: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Capacity	7000 mAh	5200 mAh
Max charge power	33 W	35 W
Battery type	–	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	No	No
Fast charging	Yes	Yes

Camera

Main Camera: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Matrix	50 MP	50 MP
Depth lens	Yes	2 MP
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
Video	1080p @30FPS	1080p @30FPS
4K/8K Video	No	No

Selfie Camera: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Megapixels	8 MP	5 MP
Aperture	f/2.0	f/2.2
Autofocus	No	No
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
Video	1080p @30FPS	1080p @30FPS

Connectivity: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (Dual Band, Direct, Hotspot, Display)	Wi-Fi 5 (Dual Band, Direct, Hotspot, Display)
Bluetooth	5.1	5.0
USB	Type-C, v2, OTG	Type-C, v2, OTG
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared port	Yes	No
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

Network: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
SIM	Dual Nano	Dual Nano
eSIM support	No	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Audio: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Speakers	Mono	–
Headphone jack	No	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	No
Dolby Atmos	–	No

Additional Features: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G	Honor X7c 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient light, Compass, Fingerprint	Proximity, Accelerometer, Ambient light, Compass, Fingerprint
Category	Mid-range	Mid-range
Launch Date	August 2025	August 2025
Bundled Charger	33 W	35 W

FAQs: Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Honor X7c 5G

1. Which phone has a better battery?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G comes with a 7000 mAh battery, 1800 mAh larger than Honor X7c 5G’s 5200 mAh, making it better for long-lasting use.

2. Which phone has a better display?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz compared to 120 Hz on Honor X7c 5G.
• Honor X7c 5G has a slightly higher pixel density (389 PPI vs 374 PPI) and a larger screen-to-body ratio of 87.1%.

3. Which phone is lighter and more compact?

• Honor X7c 5G is 31 grams lighter and 5.3 mm narrower, making it easier to hold and more ergonomic.

4. Which phone has better RAM and storage?

• Honor X7c 5G comes with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, double the RAM and storage of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage).

5. Which phone is more powerful?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has a stronger GPU (Adreno 619 vs Adreno 613) and slightly better benchmark scores, making it better for gaming and graphics-heavy tasks.
• Honor X7c 5G has a more energy-efficient CPU (Snapdragon 4 Gen 2) which may save battery during long use.

6. Which phone has a better front camera?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to 5 MP on Honor X7c 5G.

7. Which phone has more features for connectivity?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G supports Bluetooth 5.1, infrared port, and slightly newer software (Android 15).
• Honor X7c 5G still has a headphone jack and USB Type-C support.

8. Which phone is better for gaming?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has a higher refresh rate (144 Hz) and stronger GPU, giving it an edge in smoother gaming performance.

9. Which phone is more suitable for media consumption?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G: Larger battery and higher refresh rate provide longer and smoother viewing experiences.
• Honor X7c 5G: Slightly narrower and lighter body may feel better for one-handed use.

10. Which phone is more future-proof in software updates?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G runs on Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0, newer than Honor X7c 5G’s Android 14 / MagicOS 8.

11. Does either phone support wireless charging?

• No, neither Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G nor Honor X7c 5G supports wireless or reverse charging.

12. Which phone is better for audio?

• Honor X7c 5G includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has mono speakers and no headphone jack.

13. Which phone is more durable?

• Both phones have IP64 water resistance and tempered glass protection, making them fairly durable for daily use.

14. What are the main differences in cameras?

• Rear cameras are very similar (50 MP + Depth).
• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has a slightly better selfie camera (8 MP vs 5 MP).
• Both phones support 1080p video recording at 30 FPS, no 4K/8K video.

15. Which phone is better for general use?

• Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G: Best for heavy use, gaming, media, and long battery life.
• Honor X7c 5G: Best for multitasking with more RAM, lightweight design, and comfort in hand.