Redmi 15 5G vs Poco M7 Plus 5G: Which Phone Is Better?

India’s budget smartphone market just got fiercer. The newly launched Redmi 15 5G (August 19) faces off against the recently released Poco M7 Plus 5G (August 13), both offering near-identical specs yet jostling for supremacy under Rs.17,000.

Price And Availability

• Redmi 15 5G starts at Rs.14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB version and goes up to Rs.16,999 for 8GB + 256GB. It’s available from August 28 via Amazon, Xiaomi’s site, and offline channels.
  

• Poco M7 Plus 5G undercuts slightly- Rs.13,999 for 6GB + 128GB and Rs.14,999 for 8GB + 256GB available from August 19 on Flipkart.

Display And Performance

Both phones offer a spacious 6.9-inch FHD+ LCD, with 144Hz refresh rate, 288Hz touch sampling, and up to 850 nits brightness, all aiming for smooth visuals.

Under the hood, they share the same Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, support up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, and are powered by Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0, promising 2 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

Storage Options

• Redmi offers up to 256GB of storage, while Poco caps at 128GB even in its highest tier.

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Cameras

Both sport a 50MP dual rear camera and an 8MP front camera, with Redmi touting extra AI enhancements like AI Sky, beauty, and erase modes.

Battery Performance

They match again with a massive 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, 33W fast charging, and 18W reverse charging ideal for long usage and sharing power.

Additional Features

• Redmi adds Dolby-tuned speakers, Google Gemini integration, Circle to Search, IR blaster, and an IP64 rating.

• Poco offers slimmed-down extras but maintains core features like IP64 and side fingerprint sensor.

  Both smartphones deliver exceptional value with nearly identical hardware. If you want better storage, enhanced audio, and AI-powered tools, the Redmi 15 5G edges ahead. But if lower starting price and core performance matter most, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a solid, more budget-friendly pick. Choice boils down to feature priorities, brand preference, and retail offers.

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