Redmi Note 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6580 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 876,387); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6580 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 876387
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2939
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro leads (58/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 876387 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2939 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6580 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6580 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Note 15 Pro by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Note 15 Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (77/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.