Redmi Note 15 5G: Xiaomi’s "108 MasterPixel" Gambit is Finally Here

Tuesday, 06 January 2026 at 09:18

As expected, Xiaomi just pulled the trigger on the Redmi Note 15 5G in India. If you were following the leaks, you already knew this was coming, but there’s a massive twist. While the rest of the world gets stuck with a 50MP sensor, the Indian variant—dubbed the 108 MasterPixel Edition—is packing a much beefier camera. It’s a classic move: give the megapixel-hungry Indian market exactly what it wants.

REDMI Note 15 5G specifications

6.77-inch (2392×1080 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 3200 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM high-frequency PWM dimming, 12-bit color depth
Octa-Core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 4nm 5G SoC with Adreno 710 GPU
8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
Android 15 with Xiaomi Hyper OS 2
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
108MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, LED flash, up to 4K at 30fps video recording
20MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture, up to 1080p 30fps video recording
In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Dust and Splash resistant (IP65 + IP66), Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H)
Dimensions: 164×75.42×7.35mm (Black, Glacier Blue) / 7.4mm (Mist Purple); Weight: 178g
5G (n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1, USB Type-C
5520mAh (typical) battery with 45W fast charging

That Screen is Genuinely Ridiculous

Let’s talk about the display because, honestly, it’s the star of the show. We’re looking at a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED that hits 3,200 nits of peak brightness. For a mid-range phone? That is absolutely unhinged. You could probably use this thing as a flashlight in a pinch.

The 3840Hz PWM dimming is another "stealth" win. It’s designed to stop your eyes from feeling like they've been sandpapered after a two-hour late-night scroll. It’s a premium touch on a phone that starts at ₹22,999.

The "India Special" Camera

Why the 108MP swap? Simple. Marketing. But also, utility. The Samsung HN9 sensor inside isn't just about big numbers; it handles digital cropping way better than a standard 50MP lens. Since there’s no dedicated zoom lens, those extra pixels are doing the heavy lifting for your portrait shots.

My Take: It’s a smart regional pivot. In a market dominated by Realme and Samsung’s A-series, having "108MP" on the box is like bringing a gun to a knife fight.

Slim Body, Fat Battery

Xiaomi claims this is a "sleek" device at 7.35mm, and they aren't lying. It feels surprisingly light (178g) despite housing a 5,520mAh battery. They’re using silicon-carbon tech here, which is basically the industry's way of saying "we packed more juice into less space."

The 45W charging isn't world-breaking—some rivals are pushing 80W now—but hey, at least you still get the brick in the box. No "environmental" excuses here.

Verdict: Longevity is the New Sexy

With 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches, this isn't a "use for a year and toss" phone. Running HyperOS 2 and Android 15 out of the box, it’s built for the long haul.