Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

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Galaxy A57 5G compared with REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
SamsungGalaxy A57 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.83″
Resolution2340 × 10802772 × 1280 (better)
Sharpness385 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,200 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rateCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density–447 ppi
Brightness detail–3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certificationHDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0
Performance
ChipExynos 1680Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage type–LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5GXiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera12 MP, F2.232 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front video–Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresRear camera OIS; 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh6,500 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 25 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; up to two days of use (Samsung, independently assessed); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls
Wired chargingSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in around 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support 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 GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4
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; interface version not published on UK specification page
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight179 g (better)207.1 g
Thickness6.9 mm (better)8.19 mm
Height × width161.5 × 76.8 mm163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backBlack and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions
ColoursAwesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome LilacBlack, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool useUK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)Maker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Best Face and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; GeminiRegional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guidePhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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