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REDMI Note 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

REDMI Note 15
44.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
21.8Performance66.1
65.5Display53.6
36.4Camera46.5
57.3Battery70.5
60Features94.7
8 spec wins — REDMI Note 158 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 44.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+35). REDMI Note 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 68% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,900 nits
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 22% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 304% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 1,990

Display

Display comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size6.77 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23921080x2340
Pixel density388 ppi+1%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits+68%1,900 nits
Screen-to-body93.7 %+6%88.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100 UltraExynos 2500
AnTuTu—2,535,201
Geekbench 6 (single)738Bottom 16%2,438+230%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,990Bottom 17%8,035+304%Top 19%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@60fps8K
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity6,000 mAh+22%4,900 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance—14.8 h

Design

Design comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Weight184 g+5%193 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.4 mm+7%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum Alloy

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge—7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI Note 15 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecREDMI Note 15Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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