Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Redmi Note 15 smartphone in January 2026, along with the Redmi Pad 2 Pro, marking it as one of the major mid-range launches of the year.
The smartphone enters an increasingly competitive segment, where brands are racing to offer near-flagship features at aggressive prices. The timing of the launch is especially notable, as several rivals are preparing new devices in the same week, setting the stage for an intense battle in the mid-range smartphone market.
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Redmi Note 15 will launch on 6th January 2026 at 11 AM (IST, UTC +5:30) in India, along with the Redmi Pad 2 Pro, as the company has officially announced through a YouTube livestream, which is embedded below.
The launch will take place on Xiaomi India’s official YouTube channel via a livestream, and many creators will also be covering the event in detail.
Redmi Note 15 Specifications
Xiaomi has confirmed the Redmi Note 15 5G specifications, which are shared below.
| Feature | Redmi Note 15 Specifications |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.77-inch curved AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3,200 nits |
| Display Protection | Hydro Touch 2.0, TÜV Triple Eye Care |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Performance Claim | Up to 48 months of lag-free performance |
| Operating System | HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 |
| Rear Camera | 108MP primary camera with OIS |
| Video Recording | Supports 4K video |
| Additional Cameras | Secondary sensor + LED flash (teased) |
| Battery | 5,520 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired fast charging |
| Battery Life Claim | Up to 1.6 days per charge |
| Battery Longevity | Up to 5 years |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP66 (splash and rain resistant) |
| Design | Squarish camera island, curved back edges |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm (7.4mm – Iris Purple) |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Purple |
Based on the information (ref LiveMint), it is clear that the company is still focused on dominating the mid-range segment, as the specifications suggest. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC is commonly used in mid-range smartphones and offers up to 2.4 GHz maximum clock speed, which is suitable for light gaming, office work, daily use, and watching movies.
The phone runs on Android 15 based on the new HyperOS 2. As for the camera, the phone will feature a 108MP rear camera, placing it in the middle of the ongoing camera improvement race, with multiple brands launching upgraded camera phones this year.
Redmi Note 15 expected pricing:
The company has not revealed the official price of the phone yet, but it is widely expected to start between Rs 18,999 and Rs 21,999, from the base model to the top variants. However, due to the recent rise in SSD storage prices, the phone may see a slight price increase and move into the Rs 19,999 to Rs 22,999 range.
The Redmi Note 15 was launched in Poland last month at around Rs 30,000 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant and about Rs 43,000 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant.
