Redmi Note 15 Special vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 15 Special is thinner (7.4mm vs 9.1mm).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $135 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (77/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 15 Special leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.