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General

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Series

Phone (3a)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Redmi Note 153Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/redmi-note-15-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026The REDMI Note 15 Series campaign includes the exact Note 15 5G 8 GB / 256 GB sale row. The series is stored as Redmi Note 15.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A0594EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A059 on page 1. Registration on page 2.

25098RA98G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/P17_REDMI%20Note%2015%205G/P17_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E9%9D%9EERP%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85%E7%89%88%E5%90%88%E5%86%8C.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block explicitly identifies 25098RA98G.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 March 20252Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch datePublished March 4, 2025, separate from retail.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Current UK retail selectors include model configurations, including store pickup. No discontinued status is inferred from some sold-out options.

Available9Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review price-and-availability section identifies the 8 GB / 256 GB unit sold directly by Xiaomi and retailers. UK maker first-sale table separately proves actual UK 8+256 sale beginning 15 January 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Nothing Phone (2a)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Nothing Phone (3a) replaces the Nothing Phone (2a).11Press article9to5google.com/2025/03/04/nothing-phone-3a-series-hands-onRead 23 October 20269to5Google calls the Nothing Phone (3a) the direct sequel to the Nothing Phone (2a).

Redmi Note 14 5G12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G-receives-global-release-with-major-upgrades-over-older-smartphone.1204842.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the global Redmi Note 15 5G replaces the Redmi Note 14 5G.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Nothing Phone (4a)12Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.13Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.

Redmi Note 17 5G13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-launches-Redmi-Note-17-5G-with-8-000mAh-battery-in-India.1361302.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Redmi Note 15 5G the previous-generation model of the Redmi Note 17 5G.14Reviewsmartzone.de/redmi-note-17-5g-im-testRead 23 October 2026Smartzone's review of the Redmi Note 17 5G names the Redmi Note 15 5G as its predecessor.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact global EU/GB A059 reference. Japan-specific base eSIM and India-only configurations are excluded.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international product specification. No regional hardware union.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK 8 GB + 256 GB reference. Common 178 g weight is stored. Black/Glacier Blue thickness 7.35 mm and Mist Purple 7.40 mm differ, so family-level thickness is omitted.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

3years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker launch policy expressly three years of Android updates from first nothing.tech availability.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Policy paragraph explicitly years from first nothing.tech availability.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

6years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Same maker launch-based six-year security promise. Not EPREL minimum counted from end of placement.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Same launch-based six years, not generations.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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January 20327Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phoneRead 7 October 2026Official AER table for REDMI Note 15 5G publishes Security Update EOL 2032-01. Only the published month is stored. Future OS promises are not current rollout evidence.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

163.52mm6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045864045585-What-are-the-dimensions-and-weight-of-the-Phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ 163.52 mm more precise than UK page 163.5. Weight omitted because maker FAQ 201 g conflicts with current UK 208 g, no revised hardware proof.

164mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77.5mm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

75.42mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.35mm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

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Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

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178g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

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Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Design and Technology Q3 names in-mold injection with plastic and aluminium alloy die-cast. The mixed middle-bezel construction is stored as other.

Front

Panda glass1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Display table says Panda glass. No unverified Gorilla grade is inherited.

Corning Gorilla Glass 7i5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Screen Q19 explicitly names Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Pro-model glass is excluded.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker model-specific design and launch release expressly identify upgraded glass rear.

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Design and Technology Q2 names composite material with Longhua PLB50-U2 and Aomei GMC3A11-PL. The composition is not identified as glass fibre or plain plastic. Stored as other.

Dust and water rating

IP641Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

IP651Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact splash/dust certification. No immersion depth or duration is inferred.

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker two nano-SIMs. eSIM Japan only, matching explicit maker FAQ. Exact EU base has zero eSIM. Japan hardware excluded.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM slots with the second shared by microSD. The exact FAQ explicitly denies eSIM, so active eSIM capacity is zero. No remembered-profile count is inferred.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Network Q17 states no eSIM support. Active eSIM capacity is zero. This is not a count of remembered profiles. The second nano-SIM slot remains shared with microSD.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2392px5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045865591697-What-are-the-screen-specifications-of-the-PhoneRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) maker FAQ 1080 x 2392, corroborated measured EU review. Current UK page 1084 x 2392 conflicts.

1080 × 2392px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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20:95Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Screen Q1 publishes 20:9. This is a rounded maker ratio. The published 2392 x 1080 resolution corresponds to about 19.93:9.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Flexible AMOLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

30Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review display switches 30/60/90/120 Hz. No LTPO inference.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

480Hz2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Maker Display explicitly states standard 480 Hz. The separate 1000 Hz Gaming Mode rate is not explicitly identified as instant/burst sampling, so it is not put into that separate field.

240Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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2,560Hz4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact UK overview footnote 12: 2560 Hz instantaneous sampling requires Game Mode.

Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly typical 800 nits.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,300nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker outdoor 1300 nits claim.

1,500nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Screen Q9 states global brightness HBM 1500 nits. This differs from local peak brightness and manual brightness.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

3,000nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker peak 3000 nits claim. Window, stimulus and duration are unstated.

3,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim. Illuminated window size is not published.

Minimum brightness

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2nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Screen Q10 states minimum brightness 2 nits. This is a maker claim, not a reviewer measurement.

Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

10bits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit manufacturer panel bit-depth claim. Not inferred from a rounded colour count.

DCI-P3 coverage

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100%5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Screen Q13 explicitly states 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Not gamut volume.

HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

2,160Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker 2160 Hz dimming claim. Distinct from low-frequency primary review flicker and measured secondary PWM.

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Advertised PWM dimming rate. Not a reviewer measurement.

Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

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Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 151Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker operating system identifies Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1. Current firmware latest OS is not inferred.

Android 155Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026OS Q1 names the first batch as Xiaomi HyperOS 2 with Android 15. This does not prove the latest stable rollout.

Software

Nothing OS 3.11Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 31Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

81Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-A720	2.5
3	ARM Cortex-A720	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A520	1.8

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU review Processor 8-core 1+3+4 groups and clocks.

BRedmi Note 15 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A78	2.4
4	Cortex-A55	1.8

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification is Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. Maker FAQ confirms those core types and the 2.4 GHz maximum. Some graph labels incorrectly say SD 6 Gen 1 and are not used as chip identity.

Max CPU clock

2.5GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Model-specific maker Processor and GPU block names Qualcomm Adreno 810. No GPU clock is stored.

Adreno1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact maker GPU name. No undocumented numerical model or generic chipset capability is added.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8, 12GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Physical installed RAM only. RAM Booster does not add physical RAM.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/redmi-note-15-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Exact Note 15 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase row. Physical RAM only.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Nominal UK storage capacities before formatting. India 8+256 GB row is excluded.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. The default RAM/storage pairing is separately proved by the actual first-sale table.3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/redmi-note-15-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Same exact 8 GB + 256 GB purchase row.

Storage type

UFS 2.27Maker product pagenothing.community/d/29023-why-we-chose-ufs-22-phone-3a-seriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicit Phone (3a) Series statement says UFS 2.2. Base review UFS 3.1 conflicts and is not retained. Same policy covers 3a/Pro physical sold capacities.

UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Memory card

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly no storage expansion.

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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1TB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker limit 1 TB, converted to 1000 decimal GB. Card compatibility varies.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.88	24	1/1.57"	Yes	Not available	84.5°
Telephoto	50	2	50	1/2.75"	Not available	2×	49.5°
Ultrawide	8	2.2	15	1/4"	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Each row is one physical lens, not sensor crop. Base has physical 2 x telephoto, no telephoto OIS claim or guessed autofocus subtype. Main optical format 1/1.57 follows exact base table. Conflicting marketing 1/2.74 telephoto follows technical table 1/2.75.

BRedmi Note 15 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	OIS	Field of view	Sensor
Main	108	1.7	24	1/1.67 inch	0.64	Yes	83°	Samsung S5KHM9SX03-F1X9
Ultrawide	8	2.2	16	1/4 inch	1.12	Not available	112°	OmniVision OV08F10

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Main and ultrawide are physical cameras. Native main 0.64 um pixels differ from 1.92 um binned pixels. The exact FAQ publishes f/1.75 and f/2.25, while this spec table says f/1.7 and f/2.2. Existing spec-table claims are retained with the conflict reported. Ultrawide AF subtype remains unknown.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5gRead 7 October 2026The exact UK overview states main-camera OIS. It publishes 24 mm for the native 1x view. The 72 mm 3x mode is a crop, not another lens. Other camera values come from the exact specifications.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Q1-Q9 names S5KHM9SX03-F1X9 and OV08F10. The ultrawide optical format is 1/4 inch with native 1.12 um pixels. Published FOV is 83 degrees main and 112 degrees ultrawide, with no axis stated. Generic ultrawide AF conflicts with fixed-focus review wording, so its subtype stays unknown. FAQ apertures f/1.75 and f/2.25 differ from the spec table f/1.7 and f/2.2.9Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact camera table gives 24 mm main and 16 mm ultrawide equivalents for the same HM9 and OV08F10 modules. No zoom crop is counted as a camera.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

108MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

30×1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

20×5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Q11 gives photo zoom up to 20x and video zoom up to 6x. Stored photo maximum only. The 3x optical-level mode is a sensor crop.

Flash

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Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 states one LED with one colour temperature. Selfie screen fill light is separate.

Camera features

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Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, HDR, Dynamic shot, Timed burst, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 lists the named rear software modes. HDR here is photo HDR. It does not establish recorded-video or display HDR.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU camera review 4K30 and 1080p 60 ordinary recording. Main and telephoto 4K30. Ultrawide is not assigned 4K. Higher slow-motion rate is omitted until exact resolution/rate proof.

BRedmi Note 15 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Ordinary rear capture is 4K30, 1080p30 and 720p30. The exact maker FAQ also proves main-camera 720p240 slow motion, so highest 720p capture is now 240 fps.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q2 proves main rear 720p at 240 fps in slow-motion mode. Ordinary 4K and 1080p remain 30 fps. The table stores the highest capture rate per resolution.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

Not available

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Video stabilisation

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OIS, EIS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Q16 states main-camera OIS and EIS for video, plus ultrawide EIS. No universal 4K EIS support is asserted.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

Not available

240fps5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Q14 and Camera Functions Q2 state main rear 720p at 120 or 240 fps. Front slow motion is 720p at 120 fps. These are capture rates.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Field of view
Main	32	2.2	1/3.44"	81.2°

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker front row 81.2-degree view takes precedence over conflicting review. No autofocus subtype is inferred. Base 32 MP and 1/3.44-inch optical format, not Pro 50 MP.

BRedmi Note 15 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Sensor
Main	20	2.2	21	1/4 inch	0.702	Fixed	OmniVision OV20B40-GA5A-001A

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Q20-Q27 names OV20B40-GA5A-001A, native 0.702 um pixels and fixed focus. The matching review publishes 21 mm for the widest equivalent view. Its 26 mm crop is not a second camera.9Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The OV20B40 camera table publishes 21 and 26 mm equivalents. The widest 21 mm view is stored. The narrower crop is not another camera.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU camera section selfie 1080p 60. No every-lens interpretation of rear table.

BRedmi Note 15 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Ordinary front capture is 1080p30 and 720p30. The exact maker FAQ also proves front 720p120 slow motion, so highest 720p capture is now 120 fps.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q2 proves front 720p at 120 fps in slow-motion mode. Ordinary 1080p remains 30 fps.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly says impressive stereo sound under Dual speakers. Not inferred from speaker count.

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No9Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The equipment section explicitly says this model lacks the predecessor 3.5 mm jack. Maker Type-C headphone support corroborates.

Audio features

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Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

21Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

29Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The complete device views label one physical microphone at the top and one at the bottom. The detailed exact-model body tour separately names the secondary noise microphone and main microphone. Not beamforming channels.10Reviewgsmarena.com/redmi_note_15_5g-review-2927p2.phpRead 7 October 2026The complete body tour names the top secondary noise-canceling microphone and bottom main microphone. The matching physical interface views corroborate two microphones. Not audio channels.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

GSM, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/P17_REDMI%20Note%2015%205G/P17_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E9%9D%9EERP%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85%E7%89%88%E5%90%88%E5%86%8C.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RED declaration explicitly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. UMTS is not mapped to HSPA because HSPA capability is not stated.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK specification publishes GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Literal frequency labels are used rather than LTE-style B prefixes. Hardware coverage is unchanged.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker UMTS/WCDMA bands. Review B2 is not in maker list and is omitted. WCDMA alone does not establish HSPA.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B661Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker global/EU list. Review typo bands are not copied.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker NR list. No India-only union or guessed mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only for this device where separately listed. No other regional model bands added.

5G modes

NSA, SA1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

SA, NSA5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Network Q14 explicitly states SA and NSA dual-mode 5G. Saudi n71 rows are not merged into the UK band list.

5G mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

None5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Network Q3 states no satellite communications. GNSS positioning is separate.

Wi-Fi calling

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Telephone functions explicitly supports Wi-Fi calls.

Yes5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 states VoWiFi support. Availability depends on the carrier.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

5.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

Not available

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4 lists SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and LDAC. It explicitly excludes LHDC, LC3 and LE Audio. The conflicting secondary LHDC V5 claim is omitted.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker Yes. NFC availability on another regional phone is not inherited.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q11 explicitly states no UWB support.

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Positioning Q4 explicitly states no dual-frequency positioning. BDS B1I and B1C capability names do not prove simultaneous dual-frequency operation.

Connector

USB-C3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual charging connection identifies USB-C.

USB-C5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026USB Q1 states Type-C.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB 2.05Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026USB Q1 states a USB 2.0 device interface. This is separate from cable capability.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026USB Q5 states no DisplayPort Alt Mode. The exact-model review also reports no USB Alt Mode video. Wireless casting is separate.

IR blaster

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

FM radio

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026System Features Q7 states no FM radio support.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker Other features explicitly says in-screen optical scanner.

Optical, under-display5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Sensors Q12 names in-screen short-range optical fingerprint recognition. No ultrasonic claim.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input devices explicitly says 2D facial recognition.

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Sensors

Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Front ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker sensor list. Infrared transmitter and vibration motor are represented in their own fields, not counted as sensors.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Essential Key3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Essential Key advanced section, below ordinary power button. Power and volume are not extra buttons.

Not available

Haptic motor

Linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Flat vibration motor (ERM)5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Sensors Q11 names a flat motor. The matching Notebookcheck review independently identifies ERM. No linear motor is inferred.9Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The input section explicitly identifies an ERM vibration motor. This matches the maker flat-motor description.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,920mAh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4920 mAh, not unqualified maker 5000 mAh. Typical capacity remains unproved.

5,370mAh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 row 10 explicitly rates 5370 mAh. Separate from 5520 mAh typical. No Wh is calculated from maximum charging voltage.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

Not available

5,520mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

Not available

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Battery type

Not available

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly calls the 5520 mAh battery silicon-carbon.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Use case	Hours (h)
Talk time	45
Video streaming	26
Gaming	11

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact model battery paragraph: 45 h voice calls, 26 h YouTube, 11 h BGMI gaming. Maker laboratory claims with brightness, network and firmware unstated. Instagram scrolling omitted because it does not fit a distinct named use case.

BRedmi Note 15 5G

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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

50W3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging section explicitly says handset charges at 50 W.

45W1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Phone Battery and charging block directly names 45 W turbo charging. Adapter recommendation is separate.

Wired charging standards

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QC 2.0, QC 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, PPS, Xiaomi encrypted fast charging5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Charging Q2 lists QC 2.0, QC 3.0, PD 2.0, PD 3.0 and PPS. Q6 names Xiaomi encrypted fast charging. Individual protocol power limits are not stated.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

56min1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Current maker secondary specItem explicitly labels 0 - 100% charge time, 56 minutes. Main charging table also says 100% charge time 56 minutes, alongside handset 50 W fast charging. Exact test adapter, starting firmware, temperature and screen state are unstated. The manual about-one-hour claim lacks a starting level and is not substituted.

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Wireless charging

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no wireless charging.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-651629Read 7 October 2026Charging Q10 states no wireless charging. Reverse wireless charging is also unsupported. The UK standard box has no mains adapter.

Wireless charging power

Not available

Not available

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Not available

Not available

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

Not available

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker reverse wired output 7.5 W establishes support, not handset input.

Yes4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact UK overview footnote 8 supports up to 18 W wired reverse charging to verified devices. No wireless reverse charging inferred.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model review box/cons expressly excludes mains adapter.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard box excludes a power adapter. Promotional or recommended adapters are not standard contents.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,171points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major series on exact German 12 GB/256 GB Android 15 unit. Current 6.7 chart heading does not establish original 2025 minor.

1,017points11Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review unit has Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2, with Android 15 and HyperOS 2.0 stated in the device and software sections. Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core chart exact Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G row: 1017 points. Firmware build, power mode and run duration are not stated. Other 3DMark graphs have a conflicting SD 6 Gen 1 label and are not transferred.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

3,250points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core test.

2,963points11Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review unit has Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2, with Android 15 and HyperOS 2.0 stated in the device and software sections. Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core chart exact Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G row: 2963 points. Firmware build, power mode and run duration are not stated. Other 3DMark graphs have a conflicting SD 6 Gen 1 label and are not transferred.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

1,057points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 1057, not adjacent Unlimited or stress stability.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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857,561points11Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review unit has Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2, with Android 15 and HyperOS 2.0 stated in the device and software sections. AnTuTu v11 Score chart exact Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G row: 857561 points. Firmware build, power mode and run duration are not stated. Other 3DMark graphs have a conflicting SD 6 Gen 1 label and are not transferred.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,274nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display SDR spatial-grid average 1274 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3, exact German 12/256 Android 15 unit. Distinct from APL18 1202, HDR 1179 and maker 3000 peak.

969.2nits11Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Das-Volks-Smartphone-fuer-alle-Test-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-15-5G.1215287.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The 8 GB / 256 GB review unit has Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5520 mAh, IP65 and Bluetooth 5.1, matching the known reference. X-Rite i1Pro 3 full-white grid: 969.2 nits mean and 993 nits maximum. Mean retained. Manual maximum 599 is separate. Grid auto/manual setting, firmware build and duration are not stated.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

90Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Primary display flicker 90 Hz. Prose names secondary dimming 741 Hz while chart names 740 Hz. Secondary number is not stored, and maker 2160 Hz remains a distinct claim.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

B8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 row 6, class B.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

43h4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8 whole 43 hours. Label minute precision is not inferred.

51h8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 row 8, 51 hours under the standardized EU test. Not normal mixed-use runtime.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,400cycles4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9 at default settings 1400 cycles.

1,000cycles8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 row 9, 1000 cycles with default settings. Separate from the maker 1600-cycle marketing claim.

Drop resistance class

C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

A8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 row 14, class A. The separate 270-fall test is not converted into another standard.

Repairability class

C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

C8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 row 20, class C. The numeric index is separate.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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0.997W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/P17_REDMI%20Note%2015%205G/P17_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E9%9D%9EERP%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85%E7%89%88%E5%90%88%E5%86%8C.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section. Highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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0.987W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/P17_REDMI%20Note%2015%205G/P17_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E9%9D%9EERP%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85%E7%89%88%E5%90%88%E5%86%8C.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section. Highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Phone (3a) screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact current UK maker box list. Protective cover is absent, matching EU fiche No. A pre-applied screen film is not a protective case.

REDMI Note 15 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Links

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Product page

nothing.tech/products/phone-3a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

www.mi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

nothing.tech/products/phone-3a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

www.mi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-15-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Manual

device.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdf3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) English maker manual, public mirror. Official support directory consulted, direct maker fetch challenged. 18 pages opened via document tool. Unscoped one-hour full-charge claim is omitted because no empty starting level is stated.

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/P17_REDMI%20Note%2015%205G/P17_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E9%9D%9EERP%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85%E7%89%88%E5%90%88%E5%86%8C.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/Redmi/P17_REDMI%20Note%2015%205G/P17_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E9%9D%9EERP%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85%E7%89%88%E5%90%88%E5%86%8C.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer EU Safety Information document linked from the maker SG guide index. English sections personally read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

21796524EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

24760888EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2476088_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact model 25098RA98G. Page 2 registration number 2476088. These are EU registration metrics, not a claim of UK label obligations.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 25 EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

2years6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK smartphone contractual hardware warranty section 1 states two years. Extra first-sale screen services and the EU fiche minimum twelve months are separate.

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