Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Pricing

Model	Variant	Price (USD)
Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	12GB + 256GB	~$449 (expected)
Sony Xperia 10 VII	8GB + 128GB	$399 (official launch)

Display

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Display Type	AMOLED	OLED
Size	6.83 inches	6.1 inches
Resolution	1220 x 2772 px	1080 x 2340 px
Pixel Density (PPI)	443	449
Refresh Rate	120 Hz (adaptive 60–120 Hz)	120 Hz (fixed)
Max HDR Brightness	3200 nits	–
HDR Support	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Protection	Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body ratio	86.8%	82.9%
Peak Brightness (auto)	n/a	1069 nits

Design and build

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Height	163.3 mm	153 mm
Weight	211 g	168 g
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.3 mm
Waterproof	IP69	IP68
Fingerprint	In-display	Side button
Frame/Back	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	White, Black, Blue, Purple	White, Black, Green

Performance

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Chipset	Snapdragon 7s Gen 4	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU	8-core (1×2.7, 3×2.4, 4×1.8 GHz)	8-core (4×2.4, 4×1.8 GHz)
GPU	Adreno 810	Adreno 710
Geekbench Single-Core	1245	1019
Geekbench Multi-Core	3271	3078
AnTuTu v10 Score	854,884	641,416

RAM

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
RAM	12 GB (LPDDR4X)	8 GB (LPDDR4X)
Storage	256 GB UFS 2.2	128 GB UFS 2.2
Expandable Storage	No	Yes, up to 1TB (microSD)

Storage

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Battery	7000 mAh (Si-Carbon)	5000 mAh (Li-Po)
Charging	90W fast, Reverse charging	30W fast
Battery Life (avg.)	n/a	~25 hrs general use

Main Camera

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Main Camera	Triple: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (tele) + 8MP (ultrawide)	Dual: 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultrawide)
Video	4K @30fps, 1080p @60fps	4K @30fps, 1080p @60fps
Zoom	Optical 2.5x	Digital
Selfie	32MP (1080p@60fps)	8MP (1080p@30fps)

Battery

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Capacity	7000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max Charge Power	90W	30W
Type	Silicon-Carbon (Si/C)	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless Charging	No	No
Reverse Charging	Yes	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes (40% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time	–	1h 47m
Web Browsing	–	10h 59m
Video Playback	–	14h 55m
Gaming	–	5h 17m
Standby	–	121h
General Battery Life	N/A	25h 29m

Connectivity

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.4 (LE)	5.4 (LE)
USB	Type-C 2.0 (OTG)	Type-C 2.0 (OTG)
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	Same
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared Port	Yes	No
SIM	Dual Nano	Single Nano + eSIM
5G Support	Yes	Yes

Others

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
OS	Android 15, HyperOS 2.0	Android 15
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.4, NFC, IR	Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.4, NFC
Ports	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM	Single SIM + eSIM
5G	Yes	Yes

Sound

Feature	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VII
Speakers	Stereo	Stereo
3.5mm Jack	No	Yes
FM Radio	No	No

5 FAQ Questions Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

1. Which phone has the better battery life ?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G has a massive 7000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII comes with a 5000 mAh battery and 30W charging. In terms of raw capacity and charging speed, Redmi is superior. However, Sony’s optimization gives it longer real-world screen-on time in tests, lasting over 25 hours in mixed usage.

2. Which phone is better for photography?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G features a triple-camera system (50 MP main, 50 MP telephoto, and 8 MP ultrawide) with optical zoom and optical image stabilization. The Xperia 10 VII, on the other hand, offers a dual-camera system (50 MP main and 13 MP ultrawide) with digital zoom. For versatility and detail, Redmi is better, especially with its telephoto lens. However, Sony produces more natural color tones in daylight shots.

3. Does either phone support wireless charging?

No, neither the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G nor the Sony Xperia 10 VII supports wireless charging. Both rely on wired charging, with Redmi offering a 90W charger in the box, while Sony does not include a charger.

4. Which phone has better connectivity options?

Both phones support 5G, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.4. However, there are key differences:

• Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G includes an infrared port and dual SIM support.
• Sony Xperia 10 VII supports eSIM and retains the 3.5mm headphone jack.
  This makes Redmi better for multi-SIM users, while Sony appeals to those who prefer wired audio.

5. Which phone offers better value for money?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G is expected to launch around $449, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII is officially priced at $399 in the US. Considering the extra $50, Redmi offers more power, a bigger battery, faster charging, and a stronger camera setup. However, Sony may appeal to users who prioritize software stability, lightweight design, and a headphone jack at a slightly lower price.