Redmi 15C vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-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 M05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C
Samsung Galaxy M05
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)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1416
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Redmi 15C scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (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 Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15C and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15C leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (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 Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi 15C edges out the Samsung Galaxy M05 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 15C over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
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).