Phones · BudgetRedmi Note 15 8GB+256GBRedmi Note 15 8GB+256GB
The short answerChina-model specs: a 120Hz 6.77-inch screen, 5800mAh battery and 45W wired charging suit everyday users. There is no NFC, so check that first.
US & China prices
| Price | Store | Amount | Converted | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China list price | Xiaomi Store | ¥1,599 | ≈ $240 | Checked 11-05 07:352026-11-05 07:35 Beijing time · checked against the store page | Buy |
| China, after trade-in subsidyEstimated from subsidy rules: ¥240 offChina list price ¥1,599 (Xiaomi Store) − subsidy ¥240 = ¥1,359 | ¥1,359 | ≈ $204 |
Store pages have the final say on price · Conversions use the ECB reference rate on the day each price was checked (no rate on weekends / holidays → the latest earlier day): 11-04 1 USD = 6.6723 CNY
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Who it’s for / pitfalls
Good for
- Everyday users who watch videos and want long battery life
- Buyers who want a 120Hz eye-care screen and do not need NFC
- Buyers who want IP66 splash and dust resistance for daily use
Not for
- Buyers who need NFC for transit cards, door cards or mobile payment
- Buyers who need wireless or magnetic charging
Known pitfalls
- NFC is not supported, so NFC-based transit and payment features are not available
- No wireless or magnetic charging; the included 45W charger is wired
- IP66 is a lab rating, not a professional waterproof phone; do not charge it while wet
Key specs
- Chip
- Snapdragon® 6 (3rd gen), 4nm, octa-core CPU up to 2.4GHz
- Display
- 6.77-inch, 2392×1080, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits peak brightness
- RAM / Storage
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
- Battery
- 5800mAh typical (5700mAh minimum), non-removable
- Charging
- 45W wired fast charging, 18W reverse wired charging
- SIM
- Dual nano-SIM slots (one slot shared with microSD); 5G works on any carrier
- Network bands
- Dual-SIM 5G; 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n41/n48/n77/n78/n40; 4G FDD B1/B3/B5/B8/B19/B28A, TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48; depends on local carrier
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