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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.77 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 8 MP

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 64% of smartphones
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

7.3

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

8.9

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 63% of smartphones
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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â–¼Worse than 70% of smartphones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £250

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
8GB + 256GBCheck price
Other versions:
6GB + 128GB12GB + 256GB8GB + 128GB
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

7.3

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

8.9

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 6 points, which is higher than 54.5% of smartphones.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.8
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor model which is slower than processors in 50.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 8 MP
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 92.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 66.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
40.2 mm²
Main camera sensor area
40.2 mm²
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 40.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 53.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.61 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.61 µm
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.61 µm which is smaller than in 93.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 2.3% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (hybrid slot for microSDXC, no eSIM support in this specific version)
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.77 inches
Screen size
6.77 inches
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.77 inches which is larger than the screens of 70.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2392 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2392 px
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2392 px which is lower than that of 63.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
388 ppi
Pixel density
388 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 388 ppi which is lower than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,800 mAh
Battery capacity
5,800 mAh
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,800 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 72.4% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.7% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165 mm
Height
165 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165 mm which is taller than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
75.4 mm
Width
75.4 mm
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.4 mm which is narrower than 61.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Thickness
7.4 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Weight
178 g
Weight
178 g
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 178 g which is lighter than 88.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
86,625 cm³
Device volume
86,625 cm³
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 86,625 cm³ which is smaller than 78.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 2,200 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    3,200 nits
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (3200 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    3,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 8 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 16% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5800 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 8x more L1
    L1 cache
    256 KB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (256 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    256 KB vs 32 KB
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 5.9% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.76 vs 7.3).
    7.76 vs 7.34
  • 8x more L1
    L1 cache
    256 KB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (256 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    256 KB vs 32 KB
  • 6.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,010 MHz
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1010 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,010 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 7.7% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,015
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,015 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,015 vs 942
  • 14.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,890
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,890 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    2,890 vs 2,533
  • 2.7% higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    1,015
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (1,015 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    1,015 vs 988
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Creativity Assistant, AI Erase, AI Image Enhancement, AI Face Unlock
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 8 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 25.6% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    40.2 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (40.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    40.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has a heart rate monitor
    Heart rate monitor
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a heart rate monitor, the average smartphone does not. 4.9% of smartphones include a built-in heart rate sensor.
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 2,200 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    3,200 nits
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (3200 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    3,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 0.1 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.77 inches
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    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 a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 16% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5800 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    178 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (178 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    178 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.4 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 0.6 mm narrower
    Width
    75.4 mm
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    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
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone lacks an HDR mode, the average smartphone has one. 97.1% of smartphones support HDR photography.
    0
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.19 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.61 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.61 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 0.4% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.97 vs 8.000).
    7.97 vs 8
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • No split-screen support
    Split-screen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support split-screen, the average smartphone does. %^^ of smartphones allow split-screen multitasking.
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone lacks an HDR mode, the average smartphone has one. 97.1% of smartphones support HDR photography.
    0
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.19 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.61 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.61 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1400:1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1400:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,400:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    388 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    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
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2392 px
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2392 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2392 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP64
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67
  • 1.4 mm taller
    Height
    165 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165 mm vs 163.6 mm

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m.economictimes.com
14/01/2026
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Redmi Note 15 5G review: Sleek, reliable, and value-packed
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19/01/2026
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23/01/2026
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15/01/2026
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29/01/2026
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19/01/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent, bright 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and slim bezels.
  • Sleek, slim (7.4mm), and lightweight design that feels premium in hand.
  • Impressively long battery life (easily lasts over a day with moderate use).
  • Good quality 108MP main camera that captures sharp, detailed photos in good lighting conditions.
  • Comes with a 45W (or 33W depending on the specific product variant) charger included in the box.
  • Durable build with an IP65 or IP66 rating for dust and water resistance and MIL-STD-810H compliance.
  • Promises a long software support life, including four years of OS updates and six years of security updates.
  • Performance is sufficient for everyday use, with smooth app loading and scrolling for daily tasks.
  • Includes features like expandable storage (microSD card slot), an IR blaster, and a reliable in-display fingerprint sensor.
  • Audio includes loud stereo speakers, although bass is weak.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Day-to-day performance can feel laggy or stutter under heavy multitasking or demanding games.
  • Significant amount of pre-installed bloatware and ads in the HyperOS software.
  • Low-light camera performance is average, with noise artifacts and a lack of clarity.
  • 4K video recording suffers from poor stabilization and is considered almost unusable by some reviewers.
  • The ultra-wide camera is underwhelming and lacks detail compared to the main sensor.
  • Does not support HDR playback on streaming services like Netflix or YouTube, despite the capable display hardware.
  • Audio quality is just okay, with lower frequencies barely present due to the slim profile.
  • Vibration feedback feels buzzy and lacks the tight precision of pricier phones.
  • The phone does not support wireless charging.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (6GB + 128GB variant) is a compelling mid-range smartphone, featuring a large 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits, powered by the efficient Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor for stable daily performance. Key pros include its strong 108MP main camera system (on the global version) that captures detailed photos, 45W fast charging for its 5,520mAh (typical 5,520mAh, some regions 7000mAh) battery, a durable design with an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, and a stylish curved-edge design. Potential cons involve the presence of a notable amount of pre-installed bloatware, the ultra-wide camera's performance being only average, and some potential occasional stutters during demanding gaming sessions.

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