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Redmi Note 15 5G: 5 reasons to buy, 3 to skip

The Redmi Note 15 5G offers a slim design, strong display, and reliable daily performance, but its higher price and competition make it a more thoughtful buy than before. Here are quick look at why should you buy or why should you skip.

Edited By: Divya| Published By: Divya| Published: Jan 20, 2026, 08:46 PM (IST)

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Reasons to buy: Slim and comfortable design

At just 7.35mm thickness and 178g weight, the Redmi Note 15 5G feels light and easy to hold, even during long scrolling or gaming sessions.

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Reasons to buy: AMOLED display quality

The 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 3200 nits peak brightness looks sharp, colourful, and bright enough for outdoor use.

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Reasons to buy: Daily performance stability

Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the phone handles everyday tasks like social media, browsing, calls, and camera usage smoothly without major issues.

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Reasons to buy: Reliable battery life

The 5,520mAh battery easily lasts more than a full day with mixed usage and can stretch close to two days with lighter use.

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Reasons to buy: Good main and selfie cameras

The 108MP main camera delivers sharp daylight photos, while the 20MP selfie camera captures good details and handles dynamic range better than expected.

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Reasons to skip: Price Jump

At Rs 22,999, the Redmi Note 15 5G moves out of its traditional budget comfort zone, where competition offers stronger performance or bigger batteries.

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Reasons to skip: Not for heavy gamers

Gaming performance is decent for short sessions, but longer gameplay and heavy multitasking can show occasional lag, making it less ideal for power users.

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Reasons to skip: Slower charging speeds

The 45W charging feels average at this price, especially when competitors offer much faster charging and significantly larger batteries in the same segment.