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Redmi Note 15 5G vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G

₹11,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G From ₹28,999
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G From ₹39,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Redmi Note 15 5G starts ₹11,000 lower: ₹28,999 against ₹39,999 for the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G.

  • The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 against the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 5,520 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
  • The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (1.5K against 2392 x 1080).
  • The Redmi Note 15 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 207.1 g.
  • The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65 and IP66. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy

Get the Redmi Note 15 5G for the lower price, the lighter build and the slimmer body. Get the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overall 7.3 out of 10 Very good 7.9 out of 10 Very good (better)
Performance 6.5 out of 10 7.4 out of 10 (better)
Display 9 out of 10 9 out of 10
Rear camera 6.9 out of 10 6.9 out of 10
Front camera 5.5 out of 10 6.2 out of 10 (better)
Battery 7.3 out of 10 8.7 out of 10 (better)
Build 7.8 out of 10 9.4 out of 10 (better)
Software 7.6 out of 10 7.6 out of 10

Display

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Size 6.77 inches 6.83 inches
Panel Curved AMOLED Quad-curved AMOLED
Resolution 2392 x 1080 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 3,200 nits 3,200 nits
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Chipset Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.7GHz
GPU Adreno Adreno
RAM 8GB 8GB, 12GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB
Software HyperOS 3 · 4 OS updates HyperOS 3, Android 15 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Rear cameras 108MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front camera 20MP (f/2.2) 32MP (f/2.2)
Video 4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front) 4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 60fps (front)

Battery

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Battery 5,520 mAh 6,500 mAh (better)
Wired charging 45W 100W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Nano SIM + hybrid nano SIM or microSD Dual nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Not listed Yes
Dust and water IP65 + IP66 IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K (better)
Weight 178 g (better) 207.1 g
Thickness 7.35 mm (better) 8.19 mm
Colours Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple Carbon Black, Coffee Mocha, Mirage Blue

Availability

SpecRedmi Note 15 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Launch in India 31 Dec 2025 4 Feb 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Redmi Note 15 5G
  • 8GB + 128GB₹28,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹31,999
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
  • 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹41,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Redmi Note 15 5G vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, answered

In India, the Redmi Note 15 5G starts at ₹28,999 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹39,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Redmi Note 15 5G or the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G?

The Redmi Note 15 5G, by ₹11,000. Starting prices: ₹28,999 for the Redmi Note 15 5G, ₹39,999 for the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G. The Redmi Note 15 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹31,999. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹41,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi Note 15 5G or the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, with 6,500 mAh to 5,520 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is quicker: 100W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The Redmi Note 15 5G has a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G a 6.83-inch Quad-curved AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 108MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Redmi Note 15 5G and 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Redmi Note 15 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is the faster of the two.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Redmi Note 15 5G's IP65 and IP66. Only the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The Redmi Note 15 5G, at 178 g to 207.1 g.