Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is making a splash in the entry-level 5G arena with the Redmi 15C 5G, which is a spiritual successor to the very popular Redmi 14C 5G that launched earlier this year and is set to debut in India on December 3. While there is a 4G variant in some global markets like Poland (launching on September 18), India gets a 5G-exclusive edition, which has been teased on Amazon and Xiaomi’s site with the tagline “Bigg Boss of 2026”, hinting at a powerhouse value under ₹15,000.

Fact-check confirms the buzz: An official teaser and microsite on The leaks are similar on specs: a large 6.9-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (octa-core up to 2.4GHz) chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage.

**Variants and Price:** Expect three configurations—all with 128GB base storage: 4GB RAM for ₹12,499, 6GB for ₹13,999, and 8GB for ₹14,999, expandable up to 1TB via microSD. color? Midnight Black, Dusk Purple, and Mint Green, for a premium vibe on a budget build (173.16×81.07×8.20mm, 211g).

The cameras promise strong everyday performance: a 50MP dual rear setup (main + depth/aux) in a sleek rectangular module for sharp daylight shots and portraits, paired with an 8MP front for crisp selfies and video calls. The 6,000mAh battery with 33W turbocharging pumps out juice that lasts up to 1.5 days on moderate usage, along with IP64 dust-water resistance that won’t cause any issues. software? HyperOS 2 with Android 15 for easy multitasking and AI smartness.

The sales will begin from December 4 exclusively on Amazon and Mi.com, which may include early bird deals along with bank offers and EMI perks. At this price, the 15C 5G competes with competitors like the Moto G05 and Samsung A06, which offer a mix of a larger screen and 5G speeds. Will this budget give a new look to 5G? Listen on December 3rd—Redmi is about to cook up a storm.