REDMI Note 15 Series Launched: Starting at $149, Pro+ Model First to Support Satellite Communications
Phoenix Technology News, August 21st, REDMI held a new product launch event tonight, and the Note 15 series of new phones was officially launched. This time, three phone models were released: Note 15, Note 15 Pro, and Note 15 Pro+. The prices start at $149. While continuing to maintain its high-value positioning, significant upgrades have been made in terms of design, performance, imaging, and durability.
As the focus of this launch event, REDMI Note 15 Pro+ showcases its powerful product capabilities in multiple aspects. This phone model is the first to globally debut with a fourth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s mobile platform based on TSMC's 4nm process, and it comes with a new ice-cooling thermal management system. In terms of battery life, it features a 7000mAh dual-cell large-capacity battery that supports 90W fast charging. The imaging system uses a flagship-level light-hunting sensor 800 main camera module and innovatively adds a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x zoom, combining with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera to form a comprehensive rear triple-camera combination.
In terms of the screen, Note 15 Pro+ uses a 6.83-inch 1.5K resolution full-screen micro-curved display with a maximum brightness of 1800nits and supports 3840Hz high-frequency PWM backlighting to improve eye comfort. Notably, this phone model achieves breakthroughs in communication capabilities, not only featuring the T1S signal enhancement chip but also supporting voice calls between devices without network connections, as well as introducing a satellite message version that supports BeiDou short reports. This provides assurance for extreme environment communications. In terms of durability, the phone's front is covered with Xiaomi crystal glass and has obtained multiple certifications including IP68, IP69, and IP69K.
The other two products in the same series also have their unique features. REDMI Note 15 Pro uses a Teno 7400-Ultra AI performance chip, and comes with a 7000mAh large-capacity battery and Xiaomi crystal glass, while the main camera module selects Sony's LYT-600 sensor. The entry-level REDMI Note 15 features a flexible OLED double-curved screen design, a 5800mAh battery, and a third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 processor, as well as IP66 level dust and water resistance.
In terms of pricing, the REDMI Note 15 series has officially launched. The REDMI Note 15 starts at $149 (6GB+128GB). The REDMI Note 15 Pro starts at $199 (8GB+256GB). The top-end REDMI Note 15 Pro+ version with 12GB+256GB is priced at $249, and the satellite message version with 16GB+512GB is priced at $299, providing rich configuration options for users with different requirements.