Introduction
The Redmi Note 15 Series is the continuation of Xiaomi’s commitment to durability and reliability in the midrange smartphone segment. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G carries the entire lineup as its flagship model with premium features, most notably its 200MP AI Camera, Silicon Carbon Battery, and “Titan Tough” durability.
Design and Build Quality
The Redmi Note line continues to be one of the most distinct smartphones in the market in terms of design. This generation’s main colorway on the flagship Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is Mocha Brown, with a leather-textured back for that designer bag-esque feel. Other colorways include Glacier Blue and Black. Additionally, the Mocha Brown is 0.9 grams heavier due to the material difference of the colorway.
With Titan Tough as its main slogan, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G features IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance. It has an SGS 5-star Premium Performance Certification for supposedly exceptional structural durability that’s able to withstand drops, crushing, and bending forces that’s commonly encountered in everyday use.
Performance
Powering the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is the Snapdragon 7s Gen4 SOC, a one-generation upgrade over its predecessor. It’s paired with three storage configurations: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. Our specific review sample sports the 12GB LPDDR4X + 512GB UFS2.2 storage variant.
The 12GB RAM on the higher variants allows for ample room for multitasking, with the 256GB and 512GB of storage options being more than enough for the average user.
Gaming on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is pretty decent. While you could get a stable framerate at max settings on various games. We’d suggest tweaking some settings down a notch to enjoy a more responsive 60 FPS~ gameplay experience whenever possible. This is made possible thanks to Xiaomi’s IceLoop cooling system. According to Xiaomi, it’s the first and only LHP cooling solution in its price segment.
Camera
Higher-megapixel sensors for smartphone cameras have become the norm, and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is no exception. It sports a 200MP f/1.7 1/14″ sensor for its main sensor. The 200MP camera supports OIS and uses a 2.24μm 16-in-1 pixel binning to achieve multiple focal lengths using only one sensor.
Here are the supposed focal length equivalents using the 200MP Camera’s pixel binning
- 1x – 23mm equivalent
- 1.2x – 28mm equivalent
- 1.5x – 35mm equivalent
- 2x – 46mm equivalent
- 4x – 92mm equivalent
The 200MP camera is a versatile sensor, and you’ll mostly appreciate its capabilities when capturing wide, landscape sceneries or close-up subjects. However, during low-light situations and night shots, the Redmi 15 Pro+ 5G falls flat, especially in situations where there’s a great imbalance between the darkest area and brightest spot in a scene. It struggles to maintain its dynamic range prolly due to the lack of compute, as the phone is already busy pixel binning the 200MP sensor. Moreover, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G doesn’t have a “Night mode” shooting mode.
The 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera is frankly just there for Xiaomi to call it a multi-camera system. It serves its purpose in capturing a wide scenery where the composition matters more than the quality that the 200MP main camera can provide.
That said, there is a very noticeable delay when switching to the 8MP ultra-wide lens coming from the 200MP main camera. The delay is long enough for you to miss your shots when you or the subject is in motion. This breaks the usability of the secondary lens, and we could only attribute it to the phone stopping the pixel binning process of the 200MP camera before it could utilize the 8MP sensor, as switching from the 8MP to the 200MP camera doesn’t exhibit the same issue. That said, this could hopefully be addressed in a future software or firmware update.
The 32MP f/2.2 front camera is more than adequate for taking selfies and is surprisingly better at handling low-light situations compared to the 200MP main camera.
Audio and Multimedia
Audio isn’t a usual topic for modern smartphones, especially the non-flagship devices, but the Redmi Note 15 Series deserves praise with its dual speakers. It’s a step louder than most dual-speaker phones, providing clear audio, especially when it comes to dialogue or speech playback.
Pair its superb audio with a 6.83″ 2772×1280 120Hz AMOLED display, and you have a double trouble of a doom scrolling slash binge watching Pro smartphone. Its Pixel density is just high enough for the size of the display to still see a crisp image, but low enough that the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 can run most games at high settings with ease.
Software
Xiaomi’s HyperOS has gotten better over the years, and it could easily be one of the top preferred Android skins for users. What hasn’t gone better, and even could be arguably worse, is the amount of pre-installed bloatware. Bloatwares are common, especially in lower-end phones, as the developers of these apps pay the phone manufacturer to be included by default, which then supposedly helps in reducing the overall cost of the device.
Going back to the HyperOS, one of the aspects that makes it better is the implementation of Xiaomi’s HyperAI suite. It’s a set of built-in AI features that take advantage of Snapdragon 7s Gen 4’s Hexagon NPU for a faster and better user experience, especially in translation-related inferences.
Battery
Xiaomi’s adoption of using a Silicon Carbon battery on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G puts other phones to shame, especially recently released flagships, as it easily beats these devices in terms of battery life. The large 6500mAh battery paired with 100W HyperCharge guarantees an all-day battery life with almost little to no downtime with its fast charging speed. Moreover, the 22.5W reverse charging is a very convenient feature to have, especially with the Note 15 Pro+ 5G’s 6500mAh capacity.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G – Verdict
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G improved in almost every key part of its specifications, rightfully justifying its “Pro+” Moniker in the entire Redmi Note 15 Series Lineup. The Snapdragon 7s Gen4 is more than enough for typical workloads, and enthusiasts are able to enjoy the device with little to no hiccups in gaming, partly due to the more balanced 1.5K resolution AMOLED display that isn’t hard to drive. Pair that with the improved 6,500 mAh Silicon Carbon Battery, and you have an all-day device that offers almost no downtime with its fast 100W HyperCharge and also can serve as your powerbank with a 22.5W reverse charging.
Its Abundant specs, an upgraded hardware to call it a pro for its price range, but the software clearly has room for improvement that could bump the overall user experience. HyperOS bloatware aside, the Redmi Note 15 Pro still uses Android 15, and for a phone that’s released in 2026, albeit one of the first devices launched this year, it feels like Xiaomi missed the mark in offering more value to the device with these quality of life improvements that would’ve aided in justifying its price increase.
That said, while the other variants in the Redmi Note 15 Series offer only a reasonable Php 1,000 to Php 2,000 price increase, the Redmi Note 15 Series takes it up a notch at a Php 3,000 premium over its predecessor. So if you’re coming from a one-generation-old Redmi device, the upgrade isn’t as appealing except if you’re able to take advantage of the early bird price and pre-order promo.
Overall, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is a well-rounded phone thanks to its faster and more efficient processor, a better 200MP camera, and durability that would probably outlive the phone’s warranty. It’s a decent phone to get if you’re after an all-rounder device that excels in longevity and durability. So, if you’re in the market to get a Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, be an early bird and utilize the pre-orders to give more value with your purchase. After all, it’s 2026 and mobile phones are the next ones to be impacted by the RAM and Storage AI shortage, which also could’ve contributed to this generation’s price increase.
Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.
