Xiaomi teases Redmi 15 with 7,000mAh battery, set for launch in August in India

After launching the Redmi Note 14 SE mid-range phone, Xiaomi has announced to unveil the all-new Redmi 15 series budget handset next month.

Xiaomi took to the X platform to confirm that the new Redmi 15 will make its debut on August 19 in India.

It is touted to be the first phone in the budget phone segment to boast a 7,000mAh battery capacity with Silicon-Carbon material. The new technology will enable the device's cell to retain maximum power of up to 80 per cent for at least four years. Usually, most users change their handset after three or four years of usage.

With a full charge, users can watch videos on YouTube for 23.5 hours on a stretch. However, it doesn't reveal if the content is viewed offline ( downloaded ) on the device or streamed via Wi-Fi or cellular network.

The company also claimed that even if the device has one per cent capacity, it can last up to a little over 13 hours under hibernation mode. It is expected to come with a 33W charging speed and 18W reverse charging capabilities.

The company also revealed that the Redmi 15 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 octa-core processor and run Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It will sport a big 6.9-inch full HD display and support up to 144Hz refresh rate, and come with Eye Safe certification.

And, the device will feature a dual 50MP AI camera with an LED flash on the back. And, it is expected to house an 8MP front camera.

The Redmi 15 will be available in three colours --frosted white, midnight black and sandy purple-- and come with an IP64 water-and-dust resistant rating.

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