Xiaomi rarely ever reinvents the winning formula and pushes value until competitors feel uncomfortable. The Note 15 follows a similar route. The upcoming Redmi Note 15 brings back the focus on display quality and camera output. Also, there is a rumoured 108 Master Pixel Edition that is in Xiaomi’s books, but only the launch event will confirm it. On paper, this looks like an incremental upgrade from Xiaomi.
Redmi Note 15: Key technical specifications
| Feature | Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 inch curved AMOLED @ 120 Hz. 3200 nits of claimed peak brightness |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) paired with the Adreno 710 GPU |
| Rear camera | 108 MP primary with OIS + secondary sensor |
| Video recording | Up to 4K |
| Front camera | 20 MP |
| Battery | 5520 mAh with 45W wired fast charging |
| OS | HyperOS 2 |
| Build protection | IP66 dust and water resistance |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm |
| Storage options | 8 GB + 128 GB / 8 GB + 256 GB |
More about the Redmi Note 15
Design
- Slim 7.35 mm profile to improve in-hand comfort
- Curved AMOLED panel that blends into the frame for a premium look
- Central squircle camera module to keep the rear symmetrical
On the outside, the Redmi Note 15 remains familiar. Xiaomi reduced the thickness to 7.35 mm which makes the phone feel even more comfortable in hand. You also get a new curved AMOLED panel to give it a more premium look but ergonomics remain to be tested.The rear camera isle uses a squircle layout placed almost at the centre of the back to give it a more symmetrical overall look. The Redmi branding sits at the bottom.
Colour choices: Black, purple, and silver
Display
- 6.77-inch curved AMOLED panel dominates the front
- 120 Hz refresh rate offers fluid gaming and scrolling
- 3200 nits peak brightness for improved outdoor visibility
- Hydro Touch 2.0 enhances wet touch responsiveness
One of the strongest displays in this price segment, the Redmi Note 15 will bring a 6.77 inch curved AMOLED panel to make the experience even more engaging with the massive screen to body ratio. This panel is a 120 Hz one, capable of producing 3200 nits of peak brightness. Xiaomi also adds TUV triple eye-care certification for the panel.
You also get Hydro Touch 2.0 baked in with this panel from Xiaomi. And it deserves a special mention because this one is a feature that quietly improves your daily usability. Wet fingers no longer break your input accuracy.
Balanced performance and software
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 focuses on efficiency and thermal stability
- Adreno 710 GPU handles most of your everyday workloads
- Hyper OS 2 delivers cleaner animations and better task control
- Bloatware and ads might still come pre-enabled
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 powers the entire device without breaking a sweat. This 4 nm SoC has been tried and tested on other devices and brings similar stable thermals and predictable performance in the Note 15. Paired with the Adreno 710 GPU, the device should breeze through casual gaming without throttling under sustained loads. Heavy gaming performance remains to be tested.
Hyper OS 2 runs out of the box on this Xiaomi device, offering cleaner animations and better task control. This feels much lighter than previous MIUI generations as animations remain controlled, background task management behaves sensibly, and the interface avoids excessive visual clutter.
In-OS ads and bloatware might still be included with this generation, with the option to disable. IP66 certification adds practical durability to this generation.
Camera
- 108 MP primary sensor to anchor the imaging system
- OIS improves low-light shots and stabilises 4K video
- Dynamic Shot captures motion beyond static frames
- Multi focal portrait mode increases framing flexibility
The 108 MP main sensor should be the biggest talking point of the launch event. Bringing in Optical image stabilisation, you will get sharper low light shots and video capture should be a lot more smoother. Xiaomi also introduces software features like Dynamic Shot with Hyper OS 2 which captures short motion bursts instead of static frames. Portrait mode also brings the option of choosing between multiple focal lengths for more flexibility when shooting.
The secondary lens will play a secondary role, most likely covering ultrawide duties. A 20 MP camera is on the front that offers good image reproduction and works just fine for all your video calls.
Battery and charging
- 5520 mAh battery to power the Redmi Note 15
- 45 W wired charging balances efficiency and battery health
- Consistent one and a half day of use under regular workloads
A 5520 mAh battery will power the Redmi Note 15. Paired with 45 W wired fast charging, this device should have enough juice to take you through an entire day of moderate use. In real-world terms, this battery should stretch comfortably into day two with controlled usage.
Wireless charging is not available and should not be expected given the price bracket of the device. But the 45 W charger does its job pretty well. Xiaomi claims multi-year battery health retention to appeal to users who want a device with a reliable battery.
Our final take on the Redmi Note 15
Redmi has forgone the days when it used to rely on shock value rather than offering real-world value. The Redmi Note 15 is sure to get its fundamentals right. Things like display, software experience, and camera performance are going to be the key focus of this launch. Don’t expect it to be a segment killer, but should be a nice addition of choice for budget buyers.
This Xiaomi device has somewhat of a mature take about it and this will finally make sense for a lot of users out there. Stay tuned for more details after the official launch.
