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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A26 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025January 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.77″
Resolution2340 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,200 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Brightness detail–3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display featuresVision Booster3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage type–LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.220 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video–Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; FiltersUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,520 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 17 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class C5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Nano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
NFC–Supported; regional availability varies
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g178 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.35 mm
Height × width164 × 77.5 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP65
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back–
ColoursBlack, White, MintBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updatesSix OS updates and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)Maker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with GoogleGoogle Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet
In the box–Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+)–

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