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Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G review: great battery, but old chip and no 5G

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G has a bright AMOLED, excellent battery life, OIS and a microSD slot, but a dated Helio G200 Ultra and no 5G or 4K video.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G review: great battery, but old chip and no 5G

How we reviewed this phone: WebBuild Tech has not tested the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G ourselves. This review brings together the published specifications and the findings of GSMArena’s full hands-on review, which included lab tests of the battery, display and cameras. Opinions below are attributed to that testing. Prices and availability in Nigeria vary, so check with authorised retailers.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G, released on 6 January 2026, has a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, MediaTek’s Helio G200 Ultra chip, a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 45W charging, IP65 protection and a microSD slot.

GSMArena says it costs around €230.

Quick verdict

GSMArena says the phone “remains hard to recommend”. It is competent, with a bright display, excellent battery life, dependable cameras, solid build and stereo speakers. But the dated chip holds it back: performance is merely adequate, there is no 4K video and no 5G, and charging is slower than its rating suggests.

Key specifications

Released 2026, January 06
Display 6.77 inches, AMOLED, 68B colors, 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
Chipset Mediatek Helio G200 Ultra (6 nm)
Memory 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; microSD slot
Rear cameras 200MP wide, 8MP ultrawide
Selfie camera 32MP wide
Video (rear) 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging 45W wired
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back
Water/dust resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Size and weight 163.2 x 76.3 x 8 mm, 195 g
Software Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 2
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Specifications from GSMArena’s Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G spec sheet. Some features vary by market.

What reviewers liked

  • Excellent battery life
  • Bright 120Hz AMOLED with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Good main camera with optical stabilisation
  • microSD expansion, stereo speakers and IR blaster
  • Solid software support (up to four major OS updates)

What could be better

  • No 5G
  • Underpowered Helio G200 Ultra chip
  • Video limited to 1080p
  • Charging slower than the 45W rating suggests
  • Soft portraits and underwhelming selfies

Alternatives to consider

GSMArena lists the Redmi Note 15, Samsung Galaxy A36 and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion.

Who should buy it

Sensible if expandable storage and very long battery life matter most and you don’t need 5G, which is still limited in much of Nigeria. Others will get a more complete phone for the same money.

Other published reviews

For more opinions on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G, read these independent reviews:

Buying tips for Nigeria

  • Buy from an authorised dealer or the brand’s official store so you get a valid local warranty.
  • Dial *#06# and make sure the IMEI matches the box. See our guide on how to check a phone is original.
  • Imported units may not support every Nigerian network band or come with warranty support here, so confirm before paying.

Sources: GSMArena Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G review, GSMArena verdict, GSMArena specifications.

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