Redmi Note 15 Coming Soon to Nepal: Great Upgrades, But at What Cost?

It’s almost that time of year when Xiaomi releases its most beloved budget lineup, the Redmi Note Series, which includes the base, Pro, and Pro+ variants. Here we will only discuss the base model, the Redmi Note 15.

Every year, the Redmi Note series seems increasingly outdated. There was a time when Redmi Notes offered the best specs at the most aggressive prices. But with the last few generations, that flame has been burning quite low.

Let’s see if the Redmi Note 15 can reignite that flame.

What is the Price of the Redmi Note 15 in Nepal?

The Redmi Note 15 price in Nepal could start from Rs. 39,999 for the 8/256GB variant and could go up to Rs. 45,999 for the 12/512GB variant. As of writing, Xiaomi has only launched the phone in China and a few other markets, with no official global release yet. Because of this, I could be very off with the pricing.

However, if Xiaomi follows its previous launch pattern, like with the Redmi Note 13 and Note 14, where the Note 14 arrived with a Rs. 3,000 price hike, we could see a similar increase this year as well. And with memory prices currently at an all-time high, Redmi could pass that cost increase directly on to consumers. Not to forget, the US dollar is also sitting at a record high right now, which could push prices even further.

So realistically, the price hike could end up being higher than initially anticipated.

The phone has not officially launched yet and is expected to debut in early January, with a Nepal launch likely in late January or February.

ALSO READ: Xiaomi Redmi Mobiles Price in Nepal (January 2026 Updated)

The Redmi Note series has always focused on strong price-to-performance. You usually get a capable processor, balanced specs, and aggressive pricing.

That said, the Redmi Note 14 struggled to stand out. Phones like the CMF Phone 2 Pro and Infinix GT 30 easily outperformed it and made the base Note feel underwhelming.

Now the question is simple. Can the Redmi Note 15 take back its spot?

Alright, enough talk. Let’s jump into the full overview.

Redmi Note 15 Overview

The Redmi Note 15 completely changes direction in terms of design. The Redmi Note 14 used a mostly flat body with a slight curve on the back. This year, Redmi curves the frame, back, and display, and shifts the camera module to the top center, resembling the Pro and Pro+ variants.

Because of this, all the phones in the Note 15 series now follow a similar design trend. Redmi also removed the 3.5mm headphone jack, which the Note 14 still had last year. And to compensate, they’ve added a stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos.

The curved display makes the bezels look slimmer and gives the phone a more premium feel. Redmi increases the screen size slightly to 6.77 inches, up by 0.1 inch.

The phone keeps the 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel, but Redmi boosts peak brightness to 3200 nits, nearly 1000 nits higher than before. The Note 15 also gets tougher display protection with Gorilla Glass 7i, replacing the older Gorilla Glass 5 found on the Note 14 5G.

Performance sees a major upgrade with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Samsung uses the same chip in the Galaxy A36, which costs over Rs. 45,000. In raw performance, the 6 Gen 3 sits close to the Dimensity 7300, making the expected pricing of the Note 15 very competitive.

Redmi also simplified the camera setup. It removes the 2MP macro camera and now uses a dual-camera system. The 108MP main camera and 8MP ultrawide remain, with a slightly larger ultrawide sensor. The rear camera now records 4K video at 30fps.

The phone packs a 5,520mAh Si/C battery, which is 410mAh larger than last year’s. This battery tech allows Redmi to make the phone 0.5mm thinner. Charging stays at 45W, but Redmi adds 18W reverse wired charging.

Finally, the Redmi Note 15 ships with Android 15 running HyperOS 2, and this is where things get frustrating. Even though the phone is launching after the release of the latest Android version (Android 16), Redmi is still shipping it with last year’s Android.

ALSO READ: Best Phones Under 30000 in Nepal (January 2026 Updated)

The Redmi Note 15 brings some meaningful upgrades over the Redmi Note 14. The design looks better, the performance sees a clear improvement, and the battery gets Si/C technology, which is great to see trickle down into the budget segment.

That said, these upgrades also make the phone feel far more premium. If Xiaomi pushes the price higher than expected, the Note 15 could lose its iconic “budget” appeal and turn into just another premium-budget smartphone.

What are your thoughts on the Redmi Note 15? Let us know in the comments below!