Redmi 15C vs Samsung Galaxy A06

The Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 15C is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 348,562); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A06 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Redmi 15C edges out the Samsung Galaxy A06 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 15C

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 58

Samsung Galaxy A06

Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 15C better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 419
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A06 better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1416
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Samsung Galaxy A06, the Redmi 15C scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy A06 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 15C Samsung Galaxy A06
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 358608 348562
Geekbench Single 432 419
Geekbench Multi 1416 1461
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1600x720 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 810 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 189 g
Launch price $120 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 15C

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy A06

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 15C

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Samsung Galaxy A06

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
32
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 15C

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Samsung Galaxy A06

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 15C and Samsung Galaxy A06, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 15C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358608 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A06 MediaTek Helio G85
34/100 -2.9%
348562 AnTuTu

Redmi 15C leads Samsung Galaxy A06 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 15C

$120

Samsung Galaxy A06

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy A06 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (55/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Redmi 15C edges out the Samsung Galaxy A06 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A06 — 34/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 15C over the Samsung Galaxy A06?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi 15C (55/100 vs 32/100).