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Arthur Fuentes

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772895933445redmi note 15t pro+ 5g.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div>MANILA — Extreme durability seems to be the rage these days for midrange phones, and the Redmi Note series also leans into this trend with its Titan Tough marketing campaign. But this midranger has other tricks up its sleeve that go beyond being just tough.Budding content creators on a budget will find many things to like about the top-of-the-line entry in the Redmi 15 series.The Redmi Note 15 Pro + 5G is a very good all-rounder of a mid-tier phone. It has great cameras, a modern design and very good specs for something in this price range. A nice touch is the inclusion of eSIM capabilities, which should make this a handy device for people who frequently travel abroad, and need a local SIM for data.But first let’s get its most important specs:Snapdragon 7s Gen 412GB of RAM + 512GB (review unit)6.83-inch AMOLED display running at 120Hz6,500 mAh battery with 100W fast chargingIP69, IP69K dust and water resistance200MP main camera with optical image stabilization8MP ultrawide camera32MP front cameraThese are all very well-rounded specs for a midrange phone.During a trip to Sa Pa, Vietnam with my wife, I took the Redmi Note 15T Pro+ 5G to use as a backup camera to my flagship phone and I was quite impressed with the results. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772895951981sa pa cafe.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>A cafe in Sa Pa, Vietnam shot with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5g. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772896578226sa pa street.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Sun Plaza in Sa Pa, Vietnam shot with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5g. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772896653704sunworld plaza sa pa.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>A cafe in Sa Ap, Vietnam shot with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5g. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772896699303fan si pan.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Fan Si Pan peak in Vietnam shot with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5g. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772896763825IMG_20260130_111521.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Selfie on the cable car going up Fan Si Pan peak, shot with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5g. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div>The AI-powered photography system really helped in making the shots look magical in the foggy mountains of Northern Vietnam. Though it lacks a dedicated lens and sensor for true telephoto zooming, the 200MP sensor on the main camera produced zoomed images that were almost as good as those on phones with 3x zooms.Zooming in, however, felt slower compared to a phone with a real zoom lens. Transitioning from wide-angle to tight focus is not as fast as on a real flagshipThe big sensor, meanwhile, helped the phone’s low-light performance, and AI stabilization delivered sharp photos. The Redmi can shoot 4K videos at 30 fps, and the product is decent enough for content.While the 6,500 mAh battery seems just average in the age of phones with monster batteries, it proved more than enough for a day of shooting, navigating unfamiliar streets, light gaming, and social media browsing during our trip.Cold weather is supposed to be bad for battery life, and the weather in Sa Pa sometimes dropped to as low as 6C at times, but i didn’t notice any impact on the Redmi’s battery endurance.I also really liked how the phone can take a Klook eSIM, which allowed us to use it from time to time as a WiFi hotspot, thus sparing our daily driver phones from getting drained of battery charge.  All in all, if you are someone thinking of dabbling in content creation but are not able to invest in a flagship, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is a good option. It sells for P25,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 512GB variant will be P27,999.

Budding content creators on a budget will find many things to like about the top-of-the-line entry in the Redmi 15 series.

Budding content creators on a budget will find many things to like about the top-of-the-line entry in the Redmi 15 series.

REVIEW: Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is great for content creators on a budget

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REVIEW: Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is great for content creators on a budget

Arthur Fuentes,

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Published Mar 09, 2026 11:44 AM PHT

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