Redmi 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $180 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 467,392); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Redmi 15
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $999
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi 15 — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (72/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $999 |
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 15 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $819. Redmi 15 was $819 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.