Redmi Note 15 Special vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 33/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 840,643); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 178g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2920
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 178g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 30 points higher (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 163 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (73/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 30 points (63/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.