Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G

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59th best phone of 2025 (~$470)

6.83-inch

207g

8.2mm

100W

waterproof

73

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* Screen covers 89.6% of body.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

80

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73

GSMCritic Score

80

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Last update: 2026-02-21

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons
Camera
Main Camera Quality: Lead camera delivers detailed, dependable results with strong daylight photography.
Performance
Reliable Mid-Range Performance: Consistent, “bulletproof” day-to-day performance with no SoC throttling.
Design
Durable Build: The phone has robust construction with IP68 and IP69K certifications, making it extra durable.
Premium Feel: The exterior looks and feels premium with subtle modernized styling.
Display
High-Quality Display: Large AMOLED/OLED screen with vibrant colors, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and PWM dimming.
Battery
Strong Battery Life: Large or massive battery providing good to very good endurance and strong day-to-day longevity.
Fast Charging: Charging performance is very good, with 100W ultra-fast charging on the Pro+ model.
Price
Competitive Value: Aggressive pricing offers strong bang for the buck.
Software
Customizable Software: Feature-rich and flexible Android 15 experience.
Audio
Loud and Good Audio: Very loud speakers that sound good and support many Bluetooth codecs.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons
Camera
Limited Camera System: Only two functional sensors, no telephoto, restricted array, and underwhelming portrait performance.

Performance
Performance Lag: Chipset trails competitors, SoC could be faster.

Display
Brightness Drop-Off: Display peak luminance declines quickly despite overall brightness.

Software
Software Ads and Bloatware: Preinstalled advertisements and bloatware affect user experience.

Outdated OS: Ships with Android 15 instead of the latest Android 16 or HyperOS 3.

Storage
Dated Platform Components: Uses USB 2.0 and UFS 2.2, limiting storage and I/O speed.

Other
Mild Hardware Upgrades: Changes over the previous generation are minor.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #59

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #15

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #48

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #36

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #31

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #6

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #34

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #19