Redmi Note 15 5G Review: A Safe Choice for Camera-First Buyers

Redmi Note 15 5G price is 22,999 rupees in India. This price is for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Moreover, its 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant’s price is 24,999 rupees in India.

This phone is available in three colours: Black, Glacier Blue, and Mist Purple. You can buy this phone from Amazon, Vijay Sales, and offline stores as well.

The Redmi Note 15 5G packs the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• 45W Charger
• Type-C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• Protective cover
• Documentation

Before we talk in detail about the Redmi Note 15 5G, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.77 inches IPS LCD screen
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• RAM & ROM: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
• Software: Android 15 HyperOS 2
• Rear camera: 108MP, 8MP
• Selfie camera: 8MP
• Battery: 5520mAh
• Weight: 178 grams
• Dimensions: 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 offers an excellent design with an amazing plastic back finish. It does not take a fingerprint stain on the back, and the curved design fits perfectly in a single hand with a protective cover. I’m saying this because you may feel slippery without cover.

This phone weighs 178 grams and measures 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm. It also has an IP66 rating, with a dust-tight, water-resistant design.

So, it can withstand high-pressure water jets and is drop-resistant up to 1.7m. Moreover, it is MIL-STD-810H compliant.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has a unique rear camera design that appears to include a telephoto lens. But actually, it does not have such a lens. Moreover, its body lies perfectly on the table without dissemblance.

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The Redmi Note 15 5G comes with a 108MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. This is the first phone to use the new 108MP HM9 sensor.

In daylight, the primary camera captures good details and sharp images. Colours look slightly boosted, but the output still feels pleasing for social media use.

The dynamic range is decent and handles most scenes well. Portrait photos come out clean with proper edge detection. The ultra-wide camera is usable in good lighting, but loses details in complex scenes.

Low-light photos are surprisingly decent for the price. Night mode improves brightness and details, but colour boosting is noticeable. Video recording from the rear camera is up to 4K at 30 fps. Video quality is good, but stabilisation could have been better. The front camera takes decent selfies and is fine for video calls and casual use.

Overall, the Redmi Note 15 5G camera review is excellent for mid-range users who prefer a strong primary sensor.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 features a 5520 mAh battery, providing long-lasting battery life on a single charge. Most of us may not be drawn to the battery number, since every brand is moving toward 7,000+ mAh.

I got almost nine hours of plus screentime on a single charge. Moreover, it features silicon-carbon anode technology and smart charging, aiming for 80 per cent capacity retention after 1600 cycles. So, technically, it lasted about 5 years without any issue.

During the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 review, it takes almost 1 hour and 16 minutes to charge fully with a 45W charger. It also supports reverse charging, so you can charge earbuds and smartwatches with it.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. So, you all can watch perfect videos with proper deep black. I watched a few videos and do not see any issues with the colours.

Moreover, it supports 800 nits (typ) and 3200 nits (peak) brightness, allowing it to be used in direct sunlight without reflections. I even used this phone in direct sunlight and could use it at full brightness without any reflections.

It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect to scroll the display. But you can also change it from setting to adaptive or 60Hz. This phone has a 1080 x 2392 pixels resolution and an 89.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio.

The brand is focused on durability as well that why they added scratch and drop-resistant glass with a Mohs level 5. So, its display can protect the device in light accidental drop.

The Redmi Note 15 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. Daily usage feels smooth and responsive. Tasks like calling, messaging, browsing, and social media work without any lag. App opening and switching feel quick and consistent.

Gaming performance is reliable for casual and mid-level gamers. I played BGMI for long sessions, and the phone handled it well. You can play up to HDR plus extreme settings smoothly. Even during extended gaming sessions, the phone does not heat up much.The combination of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage helps in maintaining steady performance. Multitasking is smooth, and background apps stay active.

For users who want stable performance for daily use and gaming, this phone delivers a dependable experience. Just one catch, I was expecting UFS 3.1 at least in this price range.

The Redmi Note 15 5G runs on Android 15-based HyperOS 2. The interface feels smooth, clean, and easy to use. Animations are fluid, and overall navigation feels refined.

There are some preinstalled apps, but most of them can be removed. Useful features such as customisable display options, a fingerprint sensor, and face unlock are included. Both fingerprint and face unlock work fast, with face unlock being slightly quicker.

Xiaomi promises four years of Android updates and six years of security updates, which is impressive in this price range. Stability is good, and I did not face any major bugs during usage. Overall, the Redmi Note 15 5G software review experience feels polished, reliable, and user-friendly.