Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G - a kind of expansion of the range

The Chinese company Xiaomi is extremely rational and smart in creating smartphones. There are fewer and fewer "extra" phones in the manufacturer's model range, and not only flagships receive the title of bestsellers. But, unfortunately, the hero of today's review raises many questions due to the not entirely adequate correspondence of technical characteristics and the requested price tag.

The appearance of the new product is morally outdated. Thick screen frames and the not very attractive design of the 13-megapixel selfie camera are striking, and the plastic case is easily soiled, not particularly resistant to scratches and chips. The only good news is the interesting colors of the rear panels and the modern block of photo modules. The advantages of the 6.9-inch IPS panel include smooth content at a refresh rate of 120 Hz, relatively good color rendition. But everything is spoiled by the modest peak brightness of 450 nits and low HD+ resolution, the displayed image is faded, small fonts are blurry. There is no oleophobic coating.

The MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor with 5G network support is definitely not the worst solution for the price segment. But this chipset only works with 4 GB of RAM, which limits its potential. Resource-intensive games will simply fly out to the desktop due to lack of RAM, less demanding ones will upset with freezes. There are no questions about autonomy. The energy-efficient CPU coupled with a 6000 mAh battery easily provides more than ten hours of active screen time. There is fast charging, but its power is limited to 33 W. ROM is allocated 128/256 GB, while a slot for MicroSD cards is left.

In terms of photographic capabilities, the device is far from the leader. 50 and 2-megapixel photo sensors without optical stabilization can create more or less detailed shots without noise only during the day. And even then, increased dynamism of events is not welcome. Evening lighting completely eliminates the possibility of obtaining a high-quality photo. There is no stereo sound, the only speaker is intended only for speakerphone and receiving notifications. NFC contactless payments are available, but not in all versions of the device, you need to check their availability. However, the overall impression of the gadget is rather negative due to the mediocre IPS screen and performance issues.