Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 15 5G in India, adding a compelling new entry to its popular Redmi series. The Redmi 15 5G comes with a large 6.9-inch FHD+ display, powerful Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, and an impressive 7000mAh battery, making it an attractive option in the budget segment. The phone is priced starting at Rs. 14,999 and will be available from August 28 across online and offline channels.
Display and Design
The Redmi 15 5G boasts a 6.9-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) LCD screen with a smooth 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 288Hz touch sampling rate. Its peak brightness clocks in at 850 nits for high brightness mode and a typical brightness of 700 nits, ensuring good visibility even under direct sunlight. The display features a center punch-hole design and comes certified by TÜV Rheinland for Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Circadian Friendly, and Flicker-Free performance, promoting eye comfort.
Performance and Software
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 6nm 5G SoC (with dual 2.30 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores plus Adreno 619 GPU), the phone offers smooth multitasking and responsive performance. The Redmi 15 5G supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM along with an additional 8GB of virtual RAM. Storage options include 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.2 with microSD card support up to 1TB.
The device runs on the latest Android 15 with MIUI’s HyperOS 2 on top, promising a fresh and smooth user experience. Xiaomi promises two Android OS updates and four years of security updates for this model.
Camera and Features
The Redmi 15 5G is equipped with a 50MP primary rear camera (f/1.75 aperture), accompanied by a secondary camera, and an 8MP front selfie camera (f/2.0). Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, Dolby-certified bottom-firing loudspeaker, and USB Type-C audio support.
Battery and Charging
One of the standout features of the Redmi 15 5G is its 7000mAh battery featuring Xiaomi’s silicon-carbon technology, promising long-lasting usage. The phone supports 33W fast charging and 18W reverse wired charging, allowing it to charge other devices. Xiaomi states the battery is engineered to handle up to 1600 charge cycles, retaining up to 80% capacity even after four years of use—a significant durability advantage.
Connectivity
The phone supports a broad range of connectivity options including 5G (n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 bands), dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS + GLONASS, ensuring reliable and fast connections.
Pricing and Availability
- 6GB + 128GB: Rs. 14,999
- 8GB + 128GB: Rs. 15,999
- 8GB + 256GB: Rs. 16,999
The Redmi 15 5G will be available in Midnight Black, Frosted Black, and Sandy Purple colors and can be purchased from Amazon.in, Mi.com, and offline stores starting August 28, 2025.
Launch Offers
- Rs. 1000 instant discount with HDFC, ICICI, and SBI cards
- Additional Rs. 1000 discount on exchange
- No-cost EMI available for up to 3 months
The Redmi 15 5G offers a massive display, powerful mid-range performance, and an exceptionally large battery with fast charging support—all at an affordable price point. Its feature-rich package and long software support make it a strong contender for budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable 5G smartphone in India.