REDMI NOTE 15 PRO 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note series has cemented itself as an all-around powerhouse device. It is also one of the most value-oriented devices on the market, thanks to its diverse lineup. I have been a fan of the lineup since its early days; in fact, I used two models (the Redmi Note 3 and Note 5 Al) as my main devices back then. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is my latest look at the Redmi Note series, and it has reminded me why I fell in love with the series in the first place.

- REVIEWED BY GABRIEL PE

DESIGN

First, let's start with what is in the box. Upon opening the box, you will be greeted with the device itself. Ours was the black variant. Underneath the phone, you will find the paperwork, a SIM tray ejector pin, and a rubber case. Finally, you will see the USB-A to USB-C cable and the 45W HyperCharge power brick.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (2772 x 1280) capable of up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200-nit brightness, and HDR10+ support. The display is large—the largest it has ever been for this series. It is good for media consumption, but a downside I found is that it can be difficult for individuals with smaller hands to hold. The rubber case helps a bit, but I still worry it might slip out of my hands at any moment.

At the back is the camera setup, which features a new 200-megapixel main shooter. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera. To the right are the volume and power buttons. On top is the secondary speaker and a surprising standout: the Infrared port. Finally, beneath is the primary speaker, the USB-C charging port, and the SIM card tray. It supports dual nano-SIMs and e-SIM.

HARDWARE

Powering the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra, a powerhouse processor. Paired with the processor is 8GB of RAM with 4GB of expandable RAM. Our review unit had 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. This combo scored a respectable 939,598 in Antutu v11, 1044 single-core and 2899 multi-core in Geekbench 6, and 12,775 in PCMark.

Regarding gaming, the phone can easily handle Genshin Impact at high resolution and 60fps. Esports titles like Honor of Kings and League of Legends: Wild Rift were also a breeze, thanks to the phone’s support for Ultra settings. There is also Xiaomi’s GameBoost feature, which enhances gaming performance for smoother gameplay.