Redmi Note 15 Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 178g vs 180g
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 3000
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Special — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.