Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 15, Note 15 Pro, and Note 15 Pro Plus in China
Xiaomi has entered the fray with the official launch of the Redmi Note 15 series in China, which consists of three distinct models: the Redmi Note 15, Redmi Note 15 Pro, and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. This series has substantial enhancements, including new chipsets, brighter OLED displays, and bigger batteries.
Redmi Note 15: The New Entry Point
The standard Redmi Note 15 came with a lot of changes compared to its predecessor. It comes with a larger 6.77-inch OLED display with 1080p resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a maximum brightness of about 3,200 nits. Performance should be quite good with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, which is expected to give it 18% more performance than last year's model.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Display: 6.77-inch OLED, 1080p, 120Hz, 3,200 nits
- Battery: 5,800 mAh with 45W wired charging
- Primary Camera: 50 MP (Light Hunter 400 sensor)
- Weight: 178g
Pricing for the Redmi Note 15 starts at CNY 999 (~$139) for the 6GB/128GB model.
Redmi Note 15 Pro: The Mid-Tier Powerhouse
This middle model has much bigger differences from the Pro Plus. The Redmi Note 15 Pro features MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset and a formidable 7,000 mAh battery, albeit with just 45W of charging.
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra
- Display: 6.83-inch flat OLED, 2772x1280, 120Hz, 3,200 nits
- Battery: 7,000 mAh with 45W wired charging
- Cameras: 50 MP primary (Sony LYT-600), 8 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro, 20 MP front
The Redmi Note 15 Pro is priced from CNY 1,399(~$199) for the 8GB/256GB configuration.
Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus: The Flagship Model
The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. In shifting to a flat display design, it has also received major camera upgrades. The device also packs a large 7,000mAh battery with speedy 90W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Display: 6.83-inch flat OLED, 2772x1280, 120Hz, 3,200 nits
- Battery: 7,000 mAh for 90W wired charging
- Cameras-
- Primary: 50 MP (Light Hunter 800) with OIS
- Telephoto: 50 MP with 2.5x optical zoom
- Ultra-wide: 8 MP
- Front: 32 MP
Pricing for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus starts at CNY 1,899 (~$269) for the 12GB/256GB variant.
Availability
All three models are now available in China and will be in color options. Xiaomi hasn't made any announcements about their international availability, though rumors suggest the standard model might be released globally as the Redmi Note 15 5G.
