Redmi 15 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi 15 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $135 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 32/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 467,392); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 224g).
Redmi 15 4G
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $135 vs $799
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1396
- Lighter: 162g vs 224g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 22 points higher (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 4G leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15 4G leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.1×82.1×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $135 | $799 |
Redmi 15 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 15 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 15 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi 15 4G by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $664. Redmi 15 4G is cheaper by $664.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (97/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G by 22 points (54/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 15 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 4G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 15 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.