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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:?Internal storage:?Screen size:6.77 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 31 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.4

Technical score

30%

7.4

List score

25%

7.4

Reviews score

10%

7.4

Sentiment score

▲Better than 59% of smartphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

▲Better than 80%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

6.4

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

▲Better than 71%
7.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10

7.4

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 29 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 59%
7.4

List score

List score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 235 lists (1%)
▲Better than 89%

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G

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Reviewers love the long battery life and sharp display, but criticize the camera, gaming performance and intrusive ads.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

6.4

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

7.4
Reviews score
7.4
List score
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

8.0
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
?
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.1% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.77 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.77 inches which is larger than the screens of 70.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.7% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
388 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 388 ppi which is lower than that of 66.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
?
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Height
164 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164 mm which is taller than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Width
75.4 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.4 mm which is narrower than 62.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G vs the average smartphone

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  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 0.1 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.77 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.4% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    2025 vs 2024
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.98 vs 7.7).
    7.98 vs 7.66
  • 4.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.98 vs 7.7).
    7.98 vs 7.66
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    2025 vs 2024
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.4% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 0.1 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.77 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (388 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    388 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3.9% lower list score
    List score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 235 lists (1%)
    7.4 vs 7.7
  • 5.1% lower sentiment score
    7.4 vs 7.8
  • 3.9% lower list score
    List score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 235 lists (1%)
    7.4 vs 7.7
  • 5.1% lower sentiment score
    7.4 vs 7.8
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (388 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    388 ppi vs 395 ppi

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Tectation
≈ estimated
23/09/2026
Unboxing and first look · camera, games and software tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is not very exciting yet, and hard to recommend after Roblox and camera issues.
7.0
Sunixzo
≈ estimated
15/06/2026
Hands-on review · daily use, camera and gaming tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is worth buying for the curved display and battery; skip it if you need a good camera or heavy games.
9.0
Tech City Explorer
≈ estimated
12/04/2026
Hands-on review · several days of daily use
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G has a strong display, long battery life and clean software, making this base model worth considering despite a few compromises.
5.0
Udi Shoots
≈ estimated
10/02/2026
Unboxing and review · battery, camera and software tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is not impressive; Xiaomi seems behind in budget phones, though battery and screen are strong.
7.0
JayTine TV
≈ estimated
07/02/2026
Hands-on review · camera, battery and charging tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is worth buying at its lower price, but skip it once the price climbs toward 5G models.
9.0
The j Vlog Stories
≈ estimated
02/02/2026
Hands-on review · camera, display and speaker impressions
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is a strong 4G pick with a great display, solid rear camera and reasonable price for its class.
7.0
Vaylen Tech Studios
≈ estimated
30/01/2026
Long-term test · 14 days of daily use
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is mostly worth it if you're upgrading from the Redmi Note 14, since the gains over it are slight.
7.0
Stevedoestech
≈ estimated
30/01/2026
Hands-on review · daily use, battery and performance
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G gets the job done and is a good choice mainly for older Redmi owners or budget first-timers.
9.0
TechToko
≈ estimated
30/01/2026
Hands-on review · real-world use, gaming, battery and camera tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is a well-balanced budget phone with a bright display and excellent battery life, a great choice.
8.0
Oscarmini
≈ estimated
29/01/2026
Hands-on review · battery, camera and charging
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is an easy recommendation for older Redmi owners, but not a camera upgrade over the Note 14.
8.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
27/01/2026
Hands-on review · battery, gaming and camera tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is an attractive budget phone with excellent battery life, held back by basic cameras and older software.
8.0
Audu Buba
≈ estimated
26/01/2026
Daily use review · battery, camera and software
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G is a balanced, practical daily phone that deserves consideration, despite a dated design and a weaker camera.
More graded video reviews (2)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.4
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
20/01/2026
Lab test · Affordable phone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 15 4G is an affordable phone with a long-lasting battery and a brighter HDR screen, but it is not especially fast and struggles in demanding games.
7.4
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
21/01/2026
Lab test · Budget smartphone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 15 4G is a budget phone with a long-lasting battery and plenty on offer, though it is not especially fast.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G

  • The 6.77-inch screen at 388 ppi looks sharp for text and photos.
  • The 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • Stereo speakers spread sound left and right for videos and games.
  • The 6 nm chip with eight threads keeps everyday apps moving.
  • Phase-detection autofocus helps the main camera focus quickly.
  • NFC, GPS and LTE cover payments, navigation and calls.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G

  • There is no 5G, so it is not ready for the fastest mobile networks.
  • No optical image stabilization, so handheld video can shake.
  • No ultrawide lens, so wide scenes do not fit in one frame.
  • Video tops out at 1080 x 30 fps, so fast action looks less smooth.
  • Wireless charging is absent, so charging needs a cable.

Verdict

Streaming, messages and everyday photos are the main jobs for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G, and it handles them well. Its 6.77-inch screen is sharp at 388 ppi, and the 120 Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel fluid. The stereo speakers are a pleasant surprise for watching clips without headphones, and the 6 nm chip with eight threads keeps everyday apps moving. Phase-detection autofocus helps the main camera lock on quickly in ordinary light. The trade-offs are the missing extras: no 5G, no ultrawide lens and no optical stabilization. Video tops out at 1080 x 30 fps. Wireless charging is also absent. It suits a buyer who wants a smooth screen and stereo sound on a phone that does not need 5G or a wide-angle camera.

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