Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Review: Does It Still Lead the Value Race?

Redmi Note series journey in India has been a fascinating one-liners story. In its early years, it reshaped the smartphone market for affordable smartphones by adding features that were typically reserved for much more expensive devices. As a result, the Xiaomi subsidiary became very popular by consistently offering high-end specifications at aggressive price points. That clear “bang for your buck” advantage has started to fade in recent years, but that is clearly the way s have come to be. competition, Redmi has been under scrutiny – both in user perception and sales momentum. It has now introduced the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G to course-correct, as well as the more expensive Pro+ model.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G price starts at Rs. in India, which is the first one to be paid for by s. RAM (8GB + 128G) – 2999 8GB+ storage configuration 29,999? In the dense mid-range segment, it comes as a bid to recover its footing. We review here’s .

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Design and Display: Familiar, but Polished

• Dimensions – 163.61 x 78.09 x 7.96mm
• Weight – 210g
• Colours – Silver Ash, Mirage Blue, and Carbon Black
• Display size and resolution – 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED, 1,260 x 2,800 pixels

The design of the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, compared to its predecessor, is almost identical except for an flat shape rather than curvature of last year’s model. It is a handset with ‘plastic backs rather than glass, but it does much to mimic the look of upscale smartphone. It has a high sheen on the rear panel that is smooth to the touch and resists fingerprinting and smudges from the back panel. As for its squircle camera deco, it is the same as Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G too.

This is the 210g Redmi handset, which has a balanced weight distribution that doesn’t feel unwieldy in dimensions. The Note 15 Pro 5G is a large-sized, but ergonomically friendly device that has good ergonomics. Its bezels are narrow, too, and the beezel on the front of help its premium appeal.

There are three colourways Silver Ash, Mirage Blue and Carbon Black coloursways for the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G. For review we have the former for , and it is a no-nonsense shade of everyday use. It is not the most impressive but it does not feel boring either way. It is colour-matched to the frame of , which matches with the rear panel.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has been deemed the most durable treatment by the Xiaomi sub-brand in terms of durability. This is very strong, with IP68 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance as well as Gorilla Glass Victus on the front.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Up front, a 6 is in the 6-point note. 83-inch 1 . The strongest aspect is 5K AMOLED display with resolution of 2772 x 1280 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits peak brightness. Good resolution and pixel density make text crisp, with colours vibrant without oversaturated.

I did stuttering on two occasions, but the 120Hz panel scrolled through apps and social media is smooth. But I think software (not the screen) may be behind it? The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G was a difficult time for me to get direct sunlight, and I’m sure moving on is good brightness levels for outdoor use. The phone is well-suited for video consumption and casual gaming, as slim bezels add to the immersive feel.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Performance and Software: Below Expectations

• OS – Android 15-based HyperOS 2
• Updates Promised – 3 Years OS + 4 Years Security Patches
• Processor – MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra
• Memory – 8GB LPDDR4X (RAM), Up to 256GB UFS 2.2 (storage)

The MediaTek Dimensity 7400–Ultra SoC (Microphone) is the source of Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G. The phone works exactly as you’d like a mid-range device to in everyday use, and no room for complaints is left. I have been using apps for a few weeks of usage. They opened quickly, multitasking was smooth and there was no noticeable delay during routine tasks such as browsing, social media browsing or streaming content.

The Note 15 Pro 5G is pushed fairly quickly out of its comfort zone by running load-intensive apps, but I suspect that the UFS 2 was in fact an extremely fast transition. One of the culprits here may be 2 storage, or a . A handset is going to be in the Rs. Base Model model 30,000 mark with . Gaming performance is good but not great, says. A title like BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile and other titles were relatively well-run on medium settings; however, pushing graphics up a notch did lead to severe heat build-up and, therefore, frame drops.

| Benchmarks | Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Motorola Edge 70 |
| — | — | — |
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| AnTuTu v10 | 8,71,796 | 13,84,586 |
| PCMark Work Performance 3.0 | 13,162 | 17,813 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,049 | 1,296 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,895 | 3,919 |
| Geekbench AI CPU (Quantized) | 2,135 | 2,553 |
| Geekbench AI GPU (Quantized) | 757 | FTR |
| 3DM Wild Life | 3,601 | 7,550 |
| 3DM Wild Life Unlimited | 3,659 | 7,664 |
| 3DM Steel Nomad Light | FTR | FTR |

Despite the good performance of Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, it is an “amazing let-down” software that feels like a big disappointment. It is a bit underwhelming, but Android 16 has been out for over six months and runs on Android 15-based HyperOS 2 (which is slightly less than the most recent version of its software) for starters. This HyperOS is a normal phenomenon for everyday usage; existing Xiaomi users will feel at home, although it may now be slightly stale.

Whilenavigating through the UI, Animations, app switches and transitions are mostly smooth. But the software, which is on the latest version of a software (the newer versions) feels poorly optimised. While the system’s response under load may be a few milliseconds slower on paper, that is enough to affect usage.

Bloatware also impedes the experience further by paraphrasingr. A lot of pre-installed apps are available, including Block Blast, Bubble Shooter and TileFun among the most common culprits. In reviewing Redmi 15 5G we mentioned that “We understand brands need to pay back their manufacturing and R&D costs” but poor software experience could also drive consumers away. This applies to Note 15 Pro 5G, too.

This is good for its cost, as it has the promise that three years of OS upgrades and four year security patches are promised in Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Cameras: Good Everyday Shooter

• Rear – 200-megapixel primary + 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle
• Front – 20-megapixel

A f/1, Samsung HPE primary sensor is the 200-megapixel camera setup on Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and headlines the camera configuration. The majority of the heavy lifting is done by 7 aperture, which is where s do their best. A third, unspecified (and useless) sensor is also a 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX355 sensor that was added to the equation. The primary sensor takes well-detailed images with correct colours and a good dynamic range in daylight, although some shots may be low on contrast. For the most part, skin tones look natural but sometimes shots can be a bit flatter than you think it is.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G primary camera samples (tap to expand)

The job at subject separation is respectable in portrait mode, but edge detection isn’t perfect for the lighting that shows up. If there is no telephoto lens, it also means zooming beyond 2x digital results in loss of detail and texture.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G portrait camera samples (tap to expand)

While low-light images still retain acceptable exposure, you may lose some finer details. This is a good way to take casual shots, but not something you’d use for consistent night photography.

This is the ultra wide-angle that helps when you need to fit more into the frame, especially during daylight. In the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, it retains usable details without blowing out highlights. Yet it is a sharp drop between the main and ultra-wide-angle sensors that can be seen as being less sharp than the original, but also more clearly.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G ultra-wide-angle camera samples (tap to expand)

A 20 megapixel selfie camera, which is unremarkable on the front, is not an impressive one. Selfies are well-balanced and fairly accurate in daylight, although the low facial detail may be a bit to be desired (although it is not always true) with good dynamic range. The selfie shooter holds its own but can make a bit more noise and softness than we’d like in lower light, as does the selfie-sniffer.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Battery Life: Lasts a Day

• Battery Capacity – 6,580mAh
• Wired Charging – 45W
• Wireless Charging – NA

is a very strong point of battery life. Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G’s 6,580 mAh battery is an easy and casual charger for you to last one day and more. A top-up is required for the handset, which will remain in use throughout the day before it needs a top up to be used by moderate users.

Despite the fact that charging speeds are disappointing, s have been charged at such rates. The Note 15 Pro 5G has an hour and 20 minutes to display the “fully charged” notification, although it is a large battery-less device that only supports 45W wired charging. But we would like to see a little faster charging speeds because it is the Pro+ variant which supports 100W charging even though its only cost just. couple of thousand rupees more.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Verdict

A phone caught between two identities is a phone that feels like ‘the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G’. It combines the basics on one hand; its design is strong and familiar, it displays immersive, battery life reliable or main camera good enough for everyday use. However, it is unable to justify its position in the growing market for competitors (mostly because of an underwhelming software experience) and more competitive.

price point of Rs. This will be a step forward for users upgrading from’couple of generations older Redmi Note models’ to 29,999, the Note 15 Pro 5G. But for those who are expecting the type of category-defining value that the series was once characterized by, buyers may look more closely at its alternatives (including the Motorola Edge 70 (review) and Vivo V60e (Review).