The Redmi Note series has always been about delivering as much hardware as possible without crossing into flagship pricing, and with the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, Xiaomi seems to be doubling down on that philosophy. On paper, this is a phone that has quietly grown up. Compared to the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, it brings meaningful upgrades across performance, battery life, charging speeds, display brightness, and long-term software support.
That said, not every change will be universally liked. Xiaomi has reworked the camera setup, dropping the triple-camera system in favour of a simpler dual-camera approach led by a high-resolution 200-megapixel main sensor. Whether that trade-off makes sense will depend on how much you value versatility over raw detail.
After spending some initial time with the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, it is clear that this is not a minor refresh. It feels more refined, more confident, and more focused than its predecessor. Here is a closer look at how it stacks up in real-world use.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ First Look: Design
The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is one of those phones that does not shout about its upgrades, but once you spend a few minutes with it, the improvements start to feel obvious. Compared to the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, this feels like a more confident, better-finished version of the same idea. It is slightly thinner, better balanced, and more comfortable to hold, despite being a large device.
The Coffee Mocha colour with the vegan leather back stands out immediately. It looks premium, feels great in the hand, and is easily the most attractive finish in the lineup. There are fiberglass-backed options as well, but if you plan to use the phone without a case, the vegan leather variant is the clear pick.
Button placement is sensible, with clicky power and volume keys. At the bottom, you get a speaker grille and a USB-C port, although it is still USB 2.0, which could be limiting for users who move large files often. Durability is a strong point, with IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, making this phone far tougher than most in its segment. You also get an in-display fingerprint scanner, eSIM support, and even offline communication features, which is unusual at this price.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ First Look: Display
Up front is a large 6.83-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Despite the size, the curved edges help keep the phone manageable in the hand. The panel is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which adds some peace of mind for everyday use.
Brightness is one of the biggest highlights here. With a claimed peak brightness of 5000 nits, outdoor visibility is excellent, and the display remains perfectly readable even under harsh sunlight. Colours look punchy, animations are fluid, and overall, it is a clear upgrade over the previous generation.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ First Look: Cameras
This is where the biggest change has happened. The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus drops the triple-camera setup and moves to a dual-camera system. The telephoto lens is gone, replaced by a 200-megapixel main camera with OIS. Whether this is the right trade-off will divide opinions.
In early use, the main camera delivers sharp images with good dynamic range and restrained night processing, which is a positive. The secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera is serviceable but nothing special. On the front, the 32-megapixel selfie camera performs well without aggressive skin smoothing, keeping faces looking natural.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ First Look: Performance
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Day-to-day performance is smooth and dependable, with clean animations, stable gaming, and well-controlled thermals thanks to Xiaomi’s IceLoop cooling system.
Benchmark scores land where you would expect for this chipset. It is competitive within the segment, though not class-leading. More importantly, it never feels slow or gets in the way during regular use.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ First Look: Battery & Charging
Battery life is another major upgrade. The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus packs a massive 6500mAh battery, paired with 100W fast charging. In early usage, the phone hits around 50 percent in under 30 minutes, which is impressive given the battery size. Long-term endurance testing is still pending, but initial signs are very promising.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ First Look: Initial thoughts
The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus quietly improves on almost every meaningful aspect over the Note 14 Pro Plus. You get better performance, a larger battery, faster charging, a brighter display, longer software support, and a more refined design overall.
The removal of the telephoto camera is the one decision that may be hard to accept for some users, and it is something that will need closer evaluation in a full review. Still, as an upgrade package, this phone feels more serious, more polished, and easier to recommend than its predecessor.
