Redmi Note 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $229 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Redmi Note 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $999
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3000
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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 S25+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Redmi Note 15 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Redmi Note 15 was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Redmi Note 15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Redmi Note 15 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.