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REDMI Note 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

REDMI Note 15 5G
51.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
35.3Performance82.4
64Display66
48.3Camera47.3
57.4Battery71.7
70.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and features (+24). REDMI Note 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 Note 15 5G

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 23% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 13% higher capacity: 5,520 mAh vs 4,900 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
  • 289% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 2,963
  • 234% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 1,017

Display

Display comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.77 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23923120x1440
Pixel density388 ppi516 ppi+33%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits+23%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body92 %+1%90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu857,561—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,017Bottom 32%3,393+234%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,963Bottom 38%11,515+289%Top 3%
Wild Life Extreme stability100 %Top 13%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity5,520 mAh+13%4,900 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight178 g+6%190 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP65/IP66IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge4 years7 years+75%

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI Note 15 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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