Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB is cheaper by SAR 1,824 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,824
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,520 mAh vs 4,300 mAh)
  • Larger screen size: 6.77 in vs 6.3 in · slight difference
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 6.77 in6.3 in
  • Battery capacity

    ✓ 5,520 mAh4,300 mAh
  • Operating system

    Android 15Android 16

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 990
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 2,814
Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 990SAR 2,814
Memory (RAM)8 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 3—
Battery capacity✓ 5,520 mAh4,300 mAh
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera108 MP—
Years of OS updates—7 years
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB: 5,520 mAh vs 4,300 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB: 6.77 in vs 6.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in 5G between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 256GB?

No difference here: 5G is Yes on both.