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TCL 40R 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (33/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: level (28 and 26).
  • Smart: level (30 and 31).
  • Premium: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special (36), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: TCL 40R 5G (21), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: TCL 40R 5G (52 vs 25).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special (10), the only one of the two scored.
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionTCL 40R 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Overall score33/10033/100
Camera21/100not measured
Battery52/100≈ 25/100
Working memory (RAM)< 5/10020/100
Storage< 5/100< 5/100
Fast charging< 5/10026/100
Brightness< 5/10059/100
Performancenot measured≈ 10/100
Updatesnot measured25/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

TCL 40R 5G sheet → Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special sheet →