Xiaomi Redmi 15a

Name: Xiaomi Redmi 15a
Brand: Xiaomi

Display6.9" 720 x 1600 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc T8300 (6 nm)

Main camera32MP

Battery6300 mAh

5.8GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2026, March 27

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)

Weight

210 g (7.41 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

Dust and splash resistant

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak)

Size

6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)

Platform

Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades

Chipset

Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules

32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, AF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Features

HDR · 1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

Radio

FM radio, recording

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Battery

Type

6300 mAh

Misc

Colors

Black, Blue, Purple

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display67

Performance54

Camera52

Battery64

Value58

GoSolo Verdict

The Redmi 15a is a straightforward budget 5G phone with a large 6.9-inch display and long battery life, built around a modest Unisoc chip that handles everyday tasks without complaint. At 120 EUR it delivers decent value for basics—calls, messaging, light apps, and streaming—but the low-res display and weak camera mean you're paying for battery and screen size, not image quality or visual sharpness.

Strengths · 4

6300 mAh battery easily gets a full day of mixed use, and the 8.2mm thickness keeps it thin despite the capacity
Large 6.9-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh and 800 nits peak brightness is genuinely useful for video, browsing, and reading in daylight
Dedicated microSDXC slot lets you expand storage—rare and valuable at this price point
5G connectivity, Android 16 with promised upgrades, and side-mounted fingerprint work as expected

Trade-offs · 3

720p resolution on a 6.9-inch screen means visible pixelation and text fuzz; competitors at this price now offer FHD or near-FHD panels
Unisoc T8300 is entry-level even for 2026—no gaming, no heavy multitasking, and likely slower app load times than Snapdragon or MediaTek rivals
32MP camera with only 1.12µm pixels, f/2.0, and 1080p video is basic; produces soft, over-compressed stills and dull colours in average light