Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 15 5G and Pad 2 Pro 5G in India

Xiaomi launched two new devices under its Redmi sub-brand in India on January 6, 2026, introducing the Redmi Note 15 5G smartphone and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G tablet to the mid-range market. The releases aim to address growing demand for affordable 5G-enabled gadgets amid rising component costs, targeting students, professionals, and everyday users seeking reliable performance without premium pricing.

The Redmi Note 15 5G builds on the popular Note series with upgrades in design and functionality. It features a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The phone measures 7.35 millimeters thick and weighs 178 grams, making it the slimmest and lightest in the series to date. It holds an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance and meets MIL-STD-810H standards for durability against shocks and drops.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, the device comes with 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD. It ships with HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, promising four major OS updates and six years of security patches. The...