REDMI Note 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A35
35.3Performance31.4
64Display45.3
48.3Camera41.9
57.4Battery55.7
70.7Features70.7
11 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and camera (+6). Samsung Galaxy A35 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 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+3% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 390 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+220% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+8% | 84.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 857,561 | 743,075Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 292,456Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 87,904Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 133,634Bottom 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 229,081Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,017Bottom 33% | 1,050+3%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,963Bottom 39% | 2,950Bottom 38% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+15% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP66 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |