Xiaomi has officially unveiled its Redmi Note 15 smartphone in China, alongside the Note 15 Pro series. The standard model brings a balanced mix of performance and sleek design, aiming to continue Redmi’s stronghold in the mid-range market.
Performance and Hardware
The Redmi Note 15 features a 6.77-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and peak brightness of up to 3200 nits, offering smooth visuals and excellent outdoor readability. Measuring just 7.35mm thin and weighing 178g, it also carries an IP66 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 15 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC built on the 4nm process, paired with the Adreno 710 GPU. It comes in multiple configurations with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage options.
It runs on Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2, promising upgraded software optimization and long-term support.
Camera Setup
The smartphone introduces Xiaomi’s new 50MP Light Fusion 400 sensor with f/1.8 aperture as the primary rear shooter, accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor and LED flash. On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie camera housed in the center punch-hole cutout.
Battery and Charging
The 5800mAh battery is one of the highlights of the device, supporting 45W fast charging and 18W reverse wired charging, ensuring all-day usage with quick top-ups.
Additional Features
- In-display fingerprint sensor for biometric security
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Infrared sensor
- 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS + GLONASS
- USB Type-C port
Design and Build
The Redmi Note 15 comes in three finishes: Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Starlight White. The device measures 164×75.42×7.35mm (7.4mm for Starlight White variant) and weighs 178 grams.
Pricing and Availability
The Redmi Note 15 is already on sale in China with the following pricing:
- 6GB + 128GB – 999 yuan (~USD 139 / ₹12,145 approx.)
- 8GB + 128GB – 1099 yuan (~USD 153 / ₹13,360 approx.)
- 8GB + 256GB – 1299 yuan (~USD 181 / ₹15,795 approx.)
- 12GB + 256GB – 1499 yuan (~USD 208 / ₹18,225 approx.)
With its super-bright OLED display, reliable Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, large 5800mAh battery, and Xiaomi’s focus on value-for-money, the Redmi Note 15 strengthens the Redmi Note lineup in the competitive mid-range smartphone segment. Global availability details are expected to be announced in the coming months.