ZuPickr/XiaomiGlobalan owner · 2 mo ago
2Firstly it's a solid bulit phone imo, it can get wet, you can drop it. Overall I like it. Camera capture is neat. Gaming is good. I can give it 7/10 due to my experienced issues and the price.
Colour Carbon Black
Memory
Where to buyCarbon Black · 8 GB · 128 GB
Compare all 6 variants across stores
| Variant | Flipkart | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Ash · 8 GB · 128 GB | ₹32,990 | ₹28,999 |
| Carbon Black · 128 GB | ₹32,800 | Not sold |
| Mirage Blue · 128 GB | ₹30,959 | Not sold |
| Silver Ash · 8 GB · 256 GB | ₹32,999 | Not sold |
| Mirage Blue · 8 GB · 128 GB | Not sold | ₹28,999 |
| Carbon Black · 8 GB · 128 GB | Not sold | ₹27,999 |
The ZuPick verdict
3.5out of 5
ConsiderBest at display, weakest at performance.
This is a well-rounded upper-midrange phone with a standout display, big battery and strong main camera. It gets the important fundamentals right, but charging speed, storage speed and the lack of a telephoto lens keep it from feeling class-leading.
Based on specs, expert reviews and owner discussions.Performance3.1
It scores about 946,000 on AnTuTu, which is around the middle of what this price buys. Everyday use should feel smooth and gaming is perfectly workable, but UFS 2.2 storage holds it back against faster competitors.Camera3.5
The camera setup gets the basics right for this price: a 200 MP main camera, optical stabilisation, 4K video and an 8 MP ultrawide. Image quality should be strongest from the main camera, while the lack of a telephoto lens limits zoom photography.Display3.9
This is a strong display for the money. The AMOLED panel looks rich, 120 Hz keeps motion smooth, and peak brightness of 3200 nits helps a lot outdoors. The 1280x2772 resolution is sharper than the plain Full HD screens still found on some rivals.Battery3.7
Battery life is a clear strength here. The 6580 mAh cell and tested 14h 22m endurance should get most people through a full day comfortably, often more. Charging at 45W is the part that feels merely average, so top-ups take longer than the quickest rivals.Value3.6
At ₹32999, it offers a lot of the features buyers expect here, including a bright AMOLED display, optical stabilisation, 4K video, strong durability and a very large battery. The weaker charging speed and slower storage stop it from being one of the very best bargains.Price history
FlipkartAmazon
29 SeptToday
32 days of recorded prices.
Buy now or wait?Worth waiting
It has been as low as ₹21,499 in the period we have tracked.
Lowest
₹21,499
₹21,499
Highest
₹31,99,900
₹31,99,900
Pros & cons
What’s good
Very bright AMOLED display
The AMOLED panel, 120 Hz refresh rate and 3200 nits peak brightness make this a strong screen for outdoor use, streaming and everyday smoothness. The 1280x2772 resolution is also sharper than standard Full HD rivals.
Big battery endurance
The 6580 mAh battery is well above the usual capacity in this price range, and the tested 14h 22m result points to dependable all-day use with room to spare. Lighter users should comfortably stretch beyond a day.
Strong main camera
The 200 MP main camera with optical stabilisation gives it a clear advantage for detailed daylight shots and steadier low-light photos. 4K video support also keeps it useful for casual content capture.
Useful durability extras
IP68 plus higher-grade water and dust resistance is a real bonus at this price. NFC, stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint sensor round out the package well.
What’s not
Slow charging for class
45W charging is a weak point in a category where many rivals refill much faster. A 58-minute 20 to 100 percent time is serviceable, but not impressive for the money.
Storage feels dated
UFS 2.2 storage is behind the faster standards many competitors now use. Day-to-day use will still be fine, but app installs, large file transfers and game loading are not as quick as the best options here.
No telephoto camera
You get a strong main camera and a usable 8 MP ultrawide, but there is no dedicated zoom lens. That limits portrait reach and cleaner long-distance shots compared with the better camera-focused phones in this range.
What owners say
From Redditr/XiaomiGlobalan owner · 2 mo ago
2Has issues (like any other phones I guess but there's a tiny bit more on my phone) Camera is laggy, lens is blurry, but when you capture it, when you look at it, it's pretty good.
r/Xiaomian owner · 3 mo ago
Three weeks ago, I bought a Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G after losing my Poco X5 Pro, which I was very happy with and which performed much better than this one, I should point out. I bought this phone thinking it was the perfect solution, but as the days went by, even from the first day, the experience has been shameful and outrageous
r/Xiaomiu/ComfortableSun99 · 7 mo ago
Honest review from a user here: I've been using the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8/256 variant) for a week now, and honestly, I totally regret buying this phone.
r/XiaomiGlobalan owner · 5 mo ago
6Good afternoon, I bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G two months ago. My problem is this: sometimes I press the power button but it doesn't respond, or the screen only turns on after about five seconds.
r/XiaomiGlobalan owner · 2 mo ago
I have a redmi note 15 pro 5g that i absolutely hate. I cant play even moderately heavy games since the lag is unbearable. Using the stock camera app is also a pain because the app itself runs at 4 frames, i turn around then the viewfinder updates 10 seconds later
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