Xiaomi might have the answer with the new Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G. Priced around 400 euros, it packs a huge battery, a speedy processor, and a few standout features of its own.
Let’s take a closer look.
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Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Specs
Let’s start with an overview of the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G specs:
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| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| 163.6 x 78.1 x 8 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (~8.9 mm with camera bump) |
| Weight | |
| 210.0 g | 198.0 g |
| Size | |
|---|---|
| 6.8-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Type | |
| AMOLED, 120Hz | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| System chip | |
|---|---|
| MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra (6 nm) | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Memory | |
| 8GB/256GB (UFS 2.2) 12GB/256GB 8GB/512GB 12GB/512GB |
8GB (LPDDR4)/128GB (UFS 3.1) 8GB/256GB 12GB/256GB |
| Type | |
|---|---|
| 6580 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charge speed | |
| Wired: 45.0W | Wired: 45.0W |
| Main camera | |
|---|---|
| 200 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.4″ Pixel size: 0.56 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Sensor size: 1/1.56″ Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Second camera | |
| 8 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 15 mm Sensor size: 1/1.4″ Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/3.06″ Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Third camera | |
| 5 MP (Macro) Aperture size: F2.4 |
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| Front | |
| 20 MP | 12 MP |
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Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Design and Display
Flat sides, flat screen
The unboxing experience is also better than on many other phones that skip the charger. Here you have both a charging cable and a charger (with USB-A port), and then you have a SIM tool and the user manual.
The 6.8-inch screen is quite big and you have very thin borders around it, so looks wise, it definitely beats the Pixel 9a with its unsightly big bezels.
Of course, this is an AMOLED screen with beautiful colors and a very decent brightness level. Plus, you have 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling.
In terms of biometrics, you get an optical fingerprint scanner at the bottom part of the screen. It’s fast and reliable, no problems while using it.
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Camera
Decent main camera
On the camera front, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G comes with a 200MP main camera with a 23mm lens and f/1.7 aperture, plus you have an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 15mm lens and f/2.2 aperture. No telephoto camera here.
These are okay specs on paper. The main camera is clearly the star of the show, while the 8MP ultra-wide feels like an after thought – not much detail and not a great performer.
You get 12MP photos by default from the main camera, or you can use the Ultra HD mode to get the full 200MP resolution, but then you also get huge JPEG files of around 20 megabytes, compared to just around 3MB with default settings.
Video Quality
While cheaper phones compromise in video, this one is decent. It has 4K30 support with some video stabilization, even if it’s not the best one out there. You get a good amount of detail and an overall decent quality.
There is no 4K60 video recording, though.
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Performance & Benchmarks
Decent for a mid-ranger, but nothing amazing
Compared to cheaper phones in the Redmi Note 15 series, this one finally feels like it runs with no stutter. That’s all thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 4nm chip on board, and it’s paired with a reasonable 8GB of RAM. A good combination for most tasks.
CPU Performance Benchmarks:
The MediaTek chip performs decently in CPU becnhmarks, but it’s still weaker than the now heavily discounted Galaxy A56 5G from 2025.
GPU Performance
Having 256GB of native on-board storage is quite nice at this price, and it’s something that many rivals don’t offer as a base version./
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Software
Xiaomi promises four years of OS updates for the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, which is decent, but not quite as long as the six to seven years of software support you get on Pixel or Galaxy phones.
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Battery
Its biggest advantage
PhoneArena Battery Test Results:
Charging is officially rated at 45 watts, which is good for a mid-range phone.
There is no wireless charging on board, though, but this is expected at the price.
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Audio Quality and Haptics
Sound quality on this phone is a step above the cheaper Redmis with a bit more definition in the lows and a less distorted sound at the maximum volume levels.
I also love that vibrations on this phone feel nice and tight, a big contrast with the buzzy haptics on cheaper phones, and this helps a lot in daily use.
Should you buy it?
