Verdict: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro offers a bright AMOLED display, very good battery life, a slim and sturdy case, and long software support. The camera, however, is only average. There is no 5G or eSIM support, and HyperOS 2.0 includes intrusive advertising.
Xiaomi makes things difficult for itself. At the same price, the Redmi Note 15 5G is already available and offers 5G connectivity as well as a slightly better camera. Users who take a lot of photos will generally be better served by Samsung's Galaxy A series.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
With 256 GB of storage, the Redmi Note 15 Pro costs 350 euros at Xiaomi. However, the street price has already dropped well below 300 euros, for example at Amazon.
As always, prices, storage variants, and availability can differ by region. Depending on the market, certain configurations may not be offered at all, and local taxes or import charges can influence the final retail price.
- $403.74XIAOMI Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Ai (Compatible with Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) (512GB + 8GB) NFC 6.83" 120Hz 200MP Pro AI Camera Model 25080RABDG Unlocked Dual Sim Liberado (Titanium Color)
- $375.00XIAOMI Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Ai (Compatible with Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) (256GB + 8GB) NFC 6.83" 120Hz 200MP Pro AI Camera Model 25080RABDG Unlocked Dual Sim Liberado (Black)
- $505.00XIAOMI Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Plus 5G Ai (Compatible with Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) (512GB + 12GB) NFC 6.83" 120Hz 200MP Ultra Camera Model 2510ERA8BG Unlocked Dual Sim Liberado (Black)
Table of Contents
- Verdict: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Specifications
- Case and features: waterproofing and at least 256 GB of storage
- Connectivity and operation: WiFi 5, 4G and no eSIM support
- Software and sustainability: support up to Android 19
- Cameras: 200 MP with OIS, but video limited to 1080p
- Display: brighter than expected and high-frequency PWM dimming
- Performance, emissions and battery life: gaming-capable and long-lasting
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Possible alternatives in comparison
Xiaomi has given its Redmi Note 15 series a wide line-up. In total, five budget mid-range smartphones are competing for buyers' attention. The Redmi Note 15 Pro sits right in the middle of the price range and has an official starting price of 350 euros.
Specifications
Case and features: waterproofing and at least 256 GB of storage
The eight-millimetre-thin Redmi Note 15 Pro sits comfortably in the hand, and its slightly rounded corners and edges give it a slim appearance. At the tallest point of the camera module we measure 11.7 millimetres. Overall build quality is convincing, with tight and uniform gaps.
According to Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 15 Pro uses an internal titanium structure that is intended to improve resistance to drops. The phone is also well protected against physical stress thanks to its IP65 certification and a display covered by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The back panel, however, is made entirely of plastic.
The hybrid SIM slot supports a microSD card of up to 2 TB. In our copy test with the Angelbird AV Pro V60 reference card, the card reader reaches an average transfer rate of 36.3 MB/s, which is a good result.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 5 (Angelbird V60) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (5.72 - 58.9, n=71, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco M8 5G (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Connectivity and operation: WiFi 5, 4G and no eSIM support
The Redmi Note 15 Pro relies on WiFi 5 as its fastest WLAN standard, which is now rather weak even for the budget mid-range. At our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, transfer rates remain stable but reach only up to 380 Mbit/s.
The device supports neither 5G nor eSIMs but offers good 4G frequency coverage. The hybrid SIM slot accommodates either two nano-SIMs or one SIM and one microSD card. Call quality is good, although the device does not always suppress loud ambient noise reliably. In quiet environments, including when using the speakerphone, there are no issues with mutual intelligibility.
The capacitive touchscreen responds quickly and registers inputs without delay. The same applies to the fingerprint sensor positioned beneath the display. Unlocking via 2D facial recognition is also supported. The linear vibration motor is another positive point, as it operates quietly and its intensity can be adjusted continuously.
| Networking | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Neo | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 5 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Poco M8 5G | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
Software and sustainability: support up to Android 19
The Redmi Note 15 Pro runs HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and does not shy away from displaying advertising in many of its own system apps. Compared with its predecessor, Xiaomi’s update policy has improved noticeably. Instead of four years of updates, the phone now receives six years, and the company guarantees four OS upgrades up to and including Android 19.
The packaging, which is sealed in plastic, is made from recycled paper. Xiaomi does not disclose which recycled materials are used inside the smartphone itself. The manufacturer does, however, offer spare parts and repair tools for its devices.
Cameras: 200 MP with OIS, but video limited to 1080p
The camera setup of the Redmi Note 15 Pro is nearly identical to that of the Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE. The selfie camera still offers a resolution of 32 MP and continues to produce sharp images.
The phone no longer includes the predecessor's 2 MP macro camera. Instead, it relies on the same combination of a 200 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide camera. In daylight, the main camera produces decent photos, although fine details are somewhat lacking and colours appear slightly muted.
In low light, the camera struggles noticeably. Digital zoom remains usable up to 5x, and it is also possible to take photos at the full 200 MP resolution. The ultrawide camera performs noticeably worse than the main sensor. Its images are rather grainy and show softness and smearing at the edges.
Thanks to optical image stabilisation, the main camera can record video with good overall quality. Both the main and the selfie camera, however, are limited to a maximum of 1080p at 30 frames per second.
Image comparison
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Display: brighter than expected and high-frequency PWM dimming
In small image segments (APL18 measurement 3666 cd/m²) and in HDR (4115 cd/m²), the AMOLED display clearly exceeds the manufacturer’s stated 3200-nit peak value. With the brightness sensor disabled, the panel reaches a maximum of 620 cd/m², or 822 cd/m² in sunlight mode. Users sensitive to flicker will appreciate the high PWM dimming frequency. We measure 3125 Hz, while Xiaomi lists 3840 Hz.
Thanks to its high brightness reserves, the Redmi Note 15 Pro remains easy to use outdoors. Screen content remains easy to read in nearly any lighting situation.
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Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 1023 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.7 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.76}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 1.8 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5}
98.2% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.25
CCT: 6317 K
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro AMOLED, 2392x1080, 6.8" | Motorola Edge 60 Neo pOLED, 2670x1200, 6.4" | OnePlus Nord CE 5 AMOLED, 2392x1080, 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7" | Xiaomi Poco M8 5G AMOLED, 2392x1080, 6.8" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 16% | 22% | 9% | 18% | 5% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 1023 | 1132 11% | 1315 29% | 1127 10% | 953 -7% | 1298 27% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 1021 | 1114 9% | 1300 27% | 1137 11% | 954 -7% | 1303 28% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 93 | 98 5% | 97 4% | 98 5% | 95 2% | 93 0% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | ||||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.7 | 1.55 9% | 1.22 28% | 1.8 -6% | 1 41% | 1.8 -6% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 6 | 3.28 45% | 2.7 55% | 2.8 53% | 2.3 62% | 5.5 8% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.8 | 1.5 17% | 2 -11% | 2.1 -17% | 1.5 17% | 2.3 -28% |
| Gamma | 2.25 98% | 2.107 104% | 2.258 97% | 2.11 104% | 2.22 99% | 2.28 96% |
| CCT | 6317 103% | 6473 100% | 6503 100% | 6466 101% | 6694 97% | 6104 106% |
* ... smaller is better
| Display / APL18 Peak Brightness | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Display / HDR Peak Brightness | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 120 Hz Amplitude: 13.7 % Secondary Frequency: 3125 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 120 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 120 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7996 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness)
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.5125 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.5885 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 4 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.1 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 1.06 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.4665 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.5935 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 4 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.4 ms). | ||
Performance, emissions and battery life: gaming-capable and long-lasting
On paper, the MediaTek Helio G200 is slightly faster than the MediaTek Helio G100 used in the predecessor, but in practice the difference is not noticeable. The performance is sufficient for everyday apps, and even graphics-heavy titles such as Genshin Impact can run smoothly when the detail level is reduced. Some competitors, however, offer significantly higher performance.
The Redmi Note 15 Pro features stereo speakers, although they sound rather treble-heavy even at moderate volumes. Voices, on the other hand, are reproduced very clearly. External audio output is available via USB-C and Bluetooth.
A 6500 mAh lithium battery with a silicon-carbon anode gives the Redmi Note 15 Pro above-average battery life, outperforming strong competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. The device charges at up to 45 watts and completes a full charge cycle in 1 hour and 20 minutes in our test.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Neo | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3769 - 81594, n=130, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G200 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | OnePlus Nord CE 5 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi Poco M8 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | Average 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 12% | -36% | 0% | -5% | -3% | 80% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 963.93 | 1235 28% | 968.34 0% | 1042.73 8% | 933 -3% | 910 ? -6% | 2143 ? 122% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 837.79 | 795 -5% | 166.77 -80% | 893.75 7% | 798 -5% | 739 ? -12% | 1847 ? 120% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 204.48 | 222 9% | 233.98 14% | 146.5 -28% | 218 7% | 225 ? 10% | 295 ? 44% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 259.84 | 302 16% | 62.58 -76% | 294.99 14% | 215 -17% | 248 ? -5% | 348 ? 34% |
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38.1 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 35.2 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 37.4 °C / 99 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.4 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 32.9 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Stress Tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Neo | |
| Xiaomi Poco M8 5G | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Neo | |
| Xiaomi Poco M8 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 5 | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Neo | |
| Xiaomi Poco M8 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.8% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 8% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 7.6% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 43% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 48% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 61% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 32% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 26.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.1% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (1.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 15% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 76% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 36% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 56% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro offers good value with its bright display, robust build, long battery life and update support through Android 19. On the downside, it provides neither 5G nor eSIM support and is limited to WiFi 5 as its fastest WLAN option.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
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Total Sustainability Score: Possible alternatives in comparison
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 75%  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Mediatek Helio G200 ⎘ ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: $342.99 List Price: 350 Euro | 195 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.77" 2392x1080 388 PPI AMOLED |
2. 79.5%  | Motorola Edge 60 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7400X ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $419.50 Motorola Moto Edge 60 Pro 5G... 2. $444.99 Motorola Moto Edge 60 Pro 5G... 3. $88.39 Motorola Edge | 2021 | 2-Day... List Price: 399€ | 175 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.36" 2670x1200 460 PPI pOLED |
3. 80.8%  | OnePlus Nord CE 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP6 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB | List Price: 349€ | 199 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.77" 2392x1080 388 PPI AMOLED |
4. 78%  | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 6 GB Memory, 256 GB | List Price: 379€ | 195 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" 2340x1080 385 PPI Super AMOLED |
5. 76.3%  | Xiaomi Poco M8 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 512 GB UFS 2.1 | List Price: 300€ | 178 g | 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.77" 2392x1080 388 PPI AMOLED |
6. 75.3%  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro LTE Mediatek Helio G100 ⎘ ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | List Price: 350€ | 180 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2400x1080 395 PPI AMOLED |
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