Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Deals - September 2026
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB deals
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 6 January 2026
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 199 phones
Performance
2.3
/5
Display
4
/5
Rear Camera
2.5
/5
Front Camera
2.9
/5
Battery
2.7
/5
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
128GB
Budget buyers who want a big, bright AMOLED screen, reliable all-day battery life and the option to expand storage with a microSD card.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB
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About the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
The Redmi Note 15 is the entry point to Xiaomi's biggest-selling family, and it plays that role sensibly rather than chasing headline specs. You get a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness figure that helps in bright sunlight, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip that handles everyday apps and light gaming without drama, and a 5,520mAh battery paired with 45W charging, which is quick for this end of the market. The 108MP main camera is stabilised and produces detailed daylight shots, though the 8MP ultrawide alongside it is basic and there is no telephoto lens. Two things set it apart from rivals: it still takes a microSD card, so cheap storage expansion is on the table, and it has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The trade-off for sitting at the entry point of the range is IP66 splash and dust protection rather than the full immersion rating the Pro models carry. It is a dependable, unflashy phone rather than an exciting one.
Expert Rating
3.5
(1 review)
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Redmi Note 15 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 2392x1080, 120Hz | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| Rear cameras | 108MP main with OIS + 8MP ultrawide | 200MP main with OIS + 8MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 5,520mAh, 45W wired | 6,580mAh, 45W wired |
| Weight | 178g | 210g |
| Water resistance | IP66 | IP68 / IP69K |
| Expandable storage | microSD supported | No microSD slot |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £598.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Redmi Note 15 worth buying?
The Redmi Note 15 is worth buying if you want a large AMOLED screen, solid battery life and expandable storage without paying mid-range money. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip is built for everyday use rather than demanding games. If you want a sharper 1.5K screen, a 200MP camera or full waterproofing, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is the better fit.
Does the Redmi Note 15 have expandable storage?
Yes, the Redmi Note 15 supports microSDXC cards, using a shared slot alongside the SIM. That is increasingly rare and useful if you store a lot of photos or offline media. Internal options run from 128GB up to 512GB depending on the configuration.
How good is the Redmi Note 15 camera?
The Redmi Note 15 has a 108MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, which captures plenty of detail in good light and holds up reasonably after dark thanks to pixel binning. The 8MP ultrawide is a step down in quality, and there is no zoom lens. The 20MP front camera is fine for video calls and selfies.
Is the Redmi Note 15 waterproof?
The Redmi Note 15 has an IP66 rating, which means it is dust tight and protected against powerful water jets, so rain and spills are not a problem. It is not rated for immersion, unlike the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+ which carry IP68 and IP69K ratings. Treat it as splash resistant rather than waterproof.
How does the Redmi Note 15 compare to the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Pro moves up to a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED panel, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chip, a 200MP main camera and a much larger 6,580mAh battery, plus full IP68/IP69K water resistance. The standard Redmi Note 15 is lighter at 178g against 210g and keeps microSD expansion, which the Pro drops. Choose the Pro for the camera and battery, or the standard model if size, weight and expandable storage matter more.
Does the Redmi Note 15 have a headphone jack?
No, the Redmi Note 15 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you will need USB-C or wireless headphones. It does have stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, which is a genuine upgrade over the single speakers common on entry-level phones. Bluetooth headphones remain the simplest option for private listening.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 199 phones
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
45%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
45%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.77 inches
- 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
This phone
79%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
79%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 108 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
49%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
49%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 20 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
57%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
57%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,520 mAh
- 45W wired
This phone
53%
Avg
52%
Best
93%
This phone
53%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
164 x 75.4 x 7.4
Weight
178 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 15, up to 4 major upgrades, HyperOS 2
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
108
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Second Camera
108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Primary Selfie Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0"
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
Display
Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.77
Display Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
Display Protection
Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
GPU
Adreno 710
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1 or 5.3, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery
Battery
5520
Charging
45W wired 18W reverse wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass