Redmi 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
26Performance66.1
70.3Display53.6
29Camera46.5
66.7Battery70.5
44Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+40). Redmi 15 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 54
- 43% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
- 451% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 460,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 385 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 460,000 | 2,535,201+451% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 23% | 2,438+165%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Bottom 20% | 8,035+292%Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+43% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 193 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |