{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a26-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T07:11:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads on performance.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-10_33_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:39:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 97.1,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels,",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-10_37_24-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-22T05:39:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (MIUI 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 62,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 72
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 86
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 64.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 97.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G charges 42W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A26 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed at PKR 84,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G at PKR 84,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A26 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A26 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}