Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

Xiaomi · REDMI Note

REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

Released January 2026

A 6.83-inch Android phone with a 200 MP stabilised main camera, 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100 W wired charging.

Model history · 5 models, 2021–2026
  1. 2021Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5GCompare
  2. 2022Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5GCompare
  3. 2023Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GCompare
  4. 2025REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5GCompare
  5. 2026REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Screen
6.83″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
256 GB – 512 GB
Main camera
200 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
6,500 mAh
Weight
207.1 g

What reviewers say

Stuff and Digital Camera World praise the bright display, sturdy construction, detailed main camera and strong battery life with fast charging. Both find the annual upgrade modest and HyperOS cluttered. Digital Camera World reports occasional delays and limited deeper zoom; Stuff finds everyday performance consistent but the ultrawide weak. Discounted alternatives make launch value less convincing.

From stuff.tv and digitalcameraworld.com

Display

Screen size
6.83″
Resolution
2772 × 1280
Sharpness
447 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,200 nits
Display type
CrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density
447 ppi
Brightness detail
3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0

Performance

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB
CPU
4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage type
LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling
Xiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface

Cameras

Main camera
200 MP
Ultra wide camera
8 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
32 MP
Main camera
200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm
Ultra wide camera
8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera
32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
Zoom
No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video recording
4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front video
Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera features
200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies

Battery and charging

Battery
6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Up to 25 hours
Wired charging
Up to 100 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls
Wired charging
100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging
No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
207.1 g
Thickness
8.19 mm
Height × width
163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Materials
Black and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions
Colours
Black, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue
Water resistance detail
UK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
Speakers
Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updates
Maker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages
AI features
Regional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
In the box
Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor

Connectivity

Mobile network
5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies
SIM
Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Supported; regional availability varies
USB
USB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page
Positioning
GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning

Storage options

StorageMemory
256 GB8 GB
512 GB12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Main camera has optical stabilisation
  • IP66 and IP68 water and dust resistance
  • 100 W wired and 22.5 W reverse wired charging

Cons

  • No dedicated telephoto camera
  • Standard UK box excludes power adaptor

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
6.78″OLED, 165 HzSnapdragon 8s Gen 48 GB – 12 GB256 GB – 512 GB50 MP–7,500 mAh210 gApr 2026
6.78″OLED, 144 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 48 GB – 12 GB256 GB – 512 GB50 MP–9,000 mAh215 gJan 2026
6.78″OLED, 144 HzMediaTek Dimensity 7400 SUPER8 GB – 12 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–8,000 mAh213 gJun 2026

Previous model: REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G.

Sources

  1. mi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-pro-plus-5g/specs
  2. mi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-pro-plus-5g
  3. mi.com/uk/support/terms/redmi-note-15-series-first-sale
  4. mi.com/my/support/faq/details/KA-651624
  5. stuff.tv/review/redmi-note-15-pro-plus-review
  6. digitalcameraworld.com/tech/android-phones/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus-review

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