Redmi Note 15 Special vs Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Better camera (38/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 1/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | — | $275 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 1/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads on camera score (38/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.