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Redmi 15C 4G vs Vivo Y05 4G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Redmi 15C 4G

Redmi 15C 4G

  • 205 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • 6,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 33 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 19,000In Stock
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Vivo Y05 4G

Vivo Y05 4G

  • 209 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 20,200In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Vivo Y05 4G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), runs newer Android 16 and has better water and dust protection (IP65), while the Redmi 15C 4G charges faster (33 W) and has a larger 6.9-inch screen, a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP) and sharper selfies (8 MP).

Weight

Redmi 15C 4G
205 g
Vivo Y05 4G
209 g

Display

Redmi 15C 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Vivo Y05 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi 15C 4G
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor
Vivo Y05 4G
Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi 15C 4G
6,000 mAh battery capacity
Vivo Y05 4G
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi 15C 4G
33 W rated wired charging power
Vivo Y05 4G
15 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi 15C 4G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 15 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.74-inch).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

Vivo Y05 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 6,000 mAh).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • Stereo speakers.

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PriorityRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Display6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi6.74-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera8 MP main camera
PerformanceMediatek Helio G81 Ultra processorUnisoc T7225 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery capacity6,000 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Charging33 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
BrandRedmiVivo
ModelRedmi 15C 4GY05
Announced2025, August 012026, February 24
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 01Available. Released 2026, February 24
Model numbers25078RA3EA, 25078RA3EL, 25078RA3EY—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Dimensions171.6 x 79.5 x 8 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.31 in)167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)209 g (7.37 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) backGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Display6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Display features120HzIPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.9 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Pixel density254 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio84.3% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G52 MP1
User interfaceHyperOS 2—
Process node12 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB
Storage128GB, 256GB64GB, 128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Storage technology—eMMC 5.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Battery6000 mAhLi-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging33W wired, PD15W wired Reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, HyperOS 2Android 16, OriginOS 6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41; 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)No
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsMoonlight Blue, Mint Green, Midnight Gray, Twilight OrangeVoyage Black, Haze Blue, Summit Platinum

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GVivo Y05 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Vivo Y05 4G if you want a bigger battery and newer Android 16, or the Redmi 15C 4G if you would rather have faster charging and a larger 6.9-inch screen.

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