Redmi 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
26Performance37.5
70.3Display47.2
29Camera41.7
66.7Battery41.7
44Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 15 5G scores 45.4 against 45.2 for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 15 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 56% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 126% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 460,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 401 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 1,040,324+126%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 76% | 1,450+58%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 3,650+78%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+56% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 177 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |