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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, April 02 | March 4, 2025 |
| Released | 2026-04-07 | 2025-03-11 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2025, March 11 |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm or 7.8 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 / IP66 | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + hybrid Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 178 g (Black / White); 182 g (Crimson) | 201 g |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 800 nits typical; 3200 nits peak | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Protection | — | Panda Glass |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~89.7% | ~88.0% |
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Curved AMOLED | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+ |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 810 |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.1 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | Hybrid microSD, up to 1 TB | No |
| Internal | 128 / 256 GB | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM | 6 / 8 GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128 / 256 GB; 6 / 8 GB RAM | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Glyph Interface LED lights, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP main, f/1.8; 2 MP depth | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K at 30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Loudspeaker | Dual speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5800mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | 45W wired | 50W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min |
| Type | 5800 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Carbon Black, Frosted White | Black, White, Blue |
| Compatibility | India | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $379.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | 26022PCACI | A059 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦350,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦350,000 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor; face unlock | Fingerprint (under display, optical), face unlock |