Redmi 15C vs Samsung Galaxy F05
The Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy F05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C leads — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F05 doesn't.
Redmi 15C
Samsung Galaxy F05
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Samsung Galaxy F05, the Redmi 15C scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy F05 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Samsung Galaxy F05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy F05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15C and Samsung Galaxy F05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Samsung Galaxy F05
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy F05 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Samsung Galaxy F05?
The Redmi 15C edges out the Samsung Galaxy F05 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy F05?
The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy F05 — 17/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 15C over the Samsung Galaxy F05?
The Redmi 15C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy F05 is a better fit for everyday use.