Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A26 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G charges 42W faster.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A26 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A26 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 Cheaper PKR 84,999
Design & build
Release date March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region) September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm 164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight 200 g 188 g Better
Water resistance IP67 dust/water resistant No official IP rating (splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 2340 × 1080 pixels, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) Better
Panel type Super AMOLED 120 Hz AMOLED, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G68 MP5 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 One UI 7 Android 15 (MIUI 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB 256 GB
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) No
Camera
Main camera • 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro) 50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro
Selfie camera 13 MP 16 MP Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25 W wired 67W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC Yes (market dependent) Yes (market dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A26 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.