Redmi Note 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $229 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi Note 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3000
- Lighter: 162g vs 178g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 leads (54/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Note 15 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Redmi Note 15 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (77/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Note 15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.