Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

Compare Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP…

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Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

$369

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4 categories tied · 16 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,400 mAh.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueRedmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G wins on budget and value at $369 compared to $1699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

MIX Fold 5 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Screen size	7.98"	6.67"
Resolution	2224 x 2488Winner	1220 x 2712
Pixel density	418 ppi	446 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nits	3000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Process node	—	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	—	8900
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	5x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	20 MPWinner	16 MP

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Capacity	5,400 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	67 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	50 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Weight	216 g	204 gWinner
Thickness	4.5 mmWinner	8.6 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Curved glass back, high-strength composite frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Operating system	Android 17	Android 15
OS updates	—	3 years
Security updates	—	3 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
Specification	MIX Fold 5	Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,699	$369Winner

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.

Display: 7.98"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,400mAh

Full MIX Fold 5 specifications →

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G

Xiaomi solidifies its mid-range empire with the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G, boasting a 6,200 mAh silicon-carbon cell, 200MP camera with 4x lossless crop, and flagship IP68 submersion proofing for under $370.

Display: 6.67"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 6,200mAh

Full Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G specifications →