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As RAM costs drive up prices, this budget-friendly phone challenges the need for a flagship

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TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 15 5G, featuring a slim design and a curved display that is typically reserved for Pro-tier models.

Key specs include a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, a 108MP primary camera, IP66 water resistance, and a 5,520mAh battery, all packed into this slim chassis.

With phones set to become more expensive this year due to the RAM crisis, an increasing number of consumers are expected to turn to mid-range Android phones. It also makes sense, as these phones can serve most people’s needs just fine at a fraction of the price of flagship phones. Xiaomi is gearing up to meet these needs with the launch of the Redmi Note 15 series, starting with the base model, the Redmi Note 15 5G.

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The Redmi Note 15 5G now features a curved, 6.77-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, borrowing the design element from last year’s Pro models. The curved display lends to the feeling of lightness and thinness, and Xiaomi says this is the slimmest (7.35mm) and lightest (178g) Redmi Note so far. The display can reach a peak brightness of 3,200 nits.

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There’s also an in-display fingerprint sensor on board. The phone also features an IP66 rating and has been tested against MIL-STD-810H standards for durability.

Powering the Redmi Note 15 5G is the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. It also features a 5,520mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with support for 45W fast charging (including a charger in the box) and 18W reverse wired charging.

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