Quick takeaway: If you simply want a 5G phone that won’t die before you do, the new Redmi 15C is the easiest yes of 2025.
Launched quietly last week, Xiaomi’s latest entry-level handset is already out-selling flaship killers on Flipkart. Why? One word: battery. The 6 000 mAh cell is the biggest ever squeezed into a ₹12 990 phone. Add a 120 Hz screen and 50 MP camera and you have the perfect daily driver for students, cab drivers, or parents who hate hunting for a charger.
Below is everything I learned after using the phone for 72 hours—no jargon, no PR speak.
What’s in the box
- Phone (pre-applied screen protector)
- USB-C cable (thick, red, 1 m)
- SIM tool
- Quick-start guide
No charger, no case. At this price that’s normal now, but budget ₹600 extra if you don’t already have an 18 W brick.
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Simple Features In Xiaomi Redmi 15C
| Feature | Real-Worth Spec |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.9″ IPS, 120 Hz, 720 × 1640, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage, microSD slot |
| Cameras | 50 MP main, 2 MP depth, 8 MP selfie |
| Battery | 6 000 mAh, 18 W fast-charge (charger sold separate) |
| Software | Android 15 with HyperOS, 2 OS updates promised |
| Extras | Side fingerprint, 3.5 mm jack, FM radio, IP53 splash-proof |
| Price | Starts ₹12 990 (launch card offer ₹11 749) |
First 30-minute impressions
- Light: 192 g spread over a 6.9-inch panel; doesn’t dig into your palm like the POCO M6.
- Grip: Matte back + tiny ridges around the camera bump = no fingerprints, no slips.
- Screen: 720p is noticeable only if you hold it 10 cm from your face; 120 Hz scrolling feels flagship.
- Sound: Single down-firing speaker gets loud enough for Spotify in the kitchen; mids are clear, bass is meh.
- Fingerprint: Side-mounted, works with slightly wet thumbs—unlocks in under a second.
Battery test
Day 1 (heavy)
- 2 h YouTube
- 1 h Google Maps navigation
- 45 min WhatsApp video call
- Endless Twitter scrolling
Result: 41 % left at midnight.
Day 2 (light)
- 30 min camera
- 1 h podcast over Bluetooth
- SMS, calls, UPI payments
Result: 11 % at 10 pm.
Verdict: Unless you’re gaming 6 h straight, you’ll charge every second night, not every night.
Camera: daylight star, night-time okay
- 50 MP Samsung JN1 sensor (f/1.8)
- 2 MP depth helper (ignore the macro hype)
Sample shots
- Outdoor noon: Greens look natural, no over-sharpening.
- Indoor café: Slight noise, but still social-media ready.
- Night streets: Expect oil-painting effect; keep expectations in the ₹12k lane.
- Selfies (8 MP): Skin tones lean warm; beauty mode off by default—thank you, Xiaomi.
Gaming & daily speed
- Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) – think Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 minus the hype.
- RAM: 4 GB physical + up to 4 GB virtual; keep virtual off if you want smoother multitasking.
- PUBG Mobile: Smooth + Extreme (40 fps) stable; HDR not offered.
- CoD Mobile: Medium graphics, no frame drops in Team Deathmatch.
- Phone never got hotter than 39 °C after 30 min gaming; plastic back helps.
Software: Android 15 + HyperOS
- Bloat: 7 pre-installed apps (Facebook, Netflix, Mi Credit, etc.) – all removable in 5 minutes.
- Ads: Zero in system UI after initial setup.
- Update promise: 2 Android versions + 3 years security patches (Xiaomi confirmed on record).
Price cheat-sheet
| Variant | MRP | Flipkart Launch Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB + 128 GB | ₹12 990 | ₹11 749 (with ICICI card) |
| 4 GB + 256 GB | ₹14 990 | ₹13 499 (same card) |
Sale dates: 26 Sept, 12 noon. Add ₹99 for the official soft-case.
Three ups, two downs
Ups
- Two-day battery life that actually delivers.
- 120 Hz display on a ₹12k phone—still rare.
- 3.5 mm jack + microSD slot (dedicated, no hybrid nonsense).
Downs
- 720p screen means tiny text isn’t pin-sharp.
- Charger not in the box; 10 W brick takes 2 h 45 min to fill 6 000 mAh.
Who should buy it?
- Students who need Zoom, Spotify, and Instagram all day.
- Parents who forget to plug in overnight.
- First-time 5G users in tier-2 cities (supports n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n78 bands).
Skip it if you watch a lot of 1080p DRM content—Widevine L1 is missing, so Netflix tops at 540p.
