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REDMI Note 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

REDMI Note 15 Pro
50.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
25.3Performance82.4
64.7Display66
54.7Camera47.3
66.6Battery71.7
54.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 Pro10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and features (+40). REDMI Note 15 Pro 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 Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 47
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 33% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
  • 23% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 2,600 nits

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 25
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 67
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 55
  • 503% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 1,911
  • 396% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 684

Display

Display comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung 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-body92.7 %+2%90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G200 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)684Bottom 11%3,393+396%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,911Bottom 13%11,515+503%Top 3%
Wild Life Extreme stability100 %Top 13%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera32 MP+167%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity6,500 mAh+33%4,900 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight195 g190 g+3%
Thickness8 mm7.3 mm+8%
IP ratingIP65IP68
Frame material—Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: REDMI Note 15 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung 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 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecREDMI Note 15 ProSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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