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Redmi Note 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

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Redmi Note 15 5G

Redmi Note 15 5G

  • 178 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 5,520 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 30,000Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • 200 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1.
KSh 34,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Note 15 5G has a bigger battery (5,520 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and has a higher-resolution main camera (108 MP) and sharper selfies (20 MP), while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G runs newer Android 16 and has 6 promised OS upgrades, a longer cycle life (1,200 cycles) and a sturdier plastic build with a glass back.

Weight

Redmi Note 15 5G
178 g
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
200 g

Display

Redmi Note 15 5G
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Storage

Redmi Note 15 5G
UFS 2.2
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
UFS 3.1

Battery capacity

Redmi Note 15 5G
5,520 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi Note 15 5G
45 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Note 15 5G

  • Bigger battery: 5,520 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • IP66 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 20 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • Lighter: 178 g (vs 200 g).

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,200 (vs 1,000).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • More promised OS upgrades: 6 (vs 4).
  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).

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PriorityRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Display6.77-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 388 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera108 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera with OIS
MemoryUp to 12 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,520 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging25 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
BrandRedmiSamsung
ModelRedmi Note 15 5GGalaxy A27
Announced2025, December 182026, June 10
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, January 06Available. Released 2026, July 03
Model numbers25096RA9BG, 25098RA98GSM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W
SAR—0.86 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.78 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Dimensions164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (6.39 x 3.08 x 0.31 in)
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Additional body featuresMIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Display6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch/drop-resistant glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Display technologyAMOLED—
Display size6.77 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness800 nits (typ); 3200 nits (peak)—
HDR formatsHDR10+—
Pixel density388 ppi—
Screen-to-body ratio89.7% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 710Adreno 710
User interfaceHyperOS 2—
Software supportup to 4 major OS updates—
Process node4 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
RAM6GB, 8GB, 12GB6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Rear camera108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0"12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 5520 mAh5000 mAh
Charging45W wired 18W reverse wired25W wired, 45% in 30 min
Battery technologySi/C Li-Ion—
Reverse charging18W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 2Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - IndiaHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.1 or 5.3, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Water resistanceIP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) Drop resistant up to 1.7mIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsBlack, Glacier Blue, Mist PurpleBlack, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)Yes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Measured performanceAnTuTu: 637266 (v10) GeekBench: 2958 (v6) 3DMark: 861 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display1524 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker-23.4 LUFS (Very good)—
Measured battery enduranceActive use score 14:12h—
Performance—AnTuTu: 694659 (v10), 885852 (v11) GeekBench: 2973 (v6) 3DMark: 911 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display—800 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker—-26.4 LUFS (Good)
Battery—Active use score 12:41h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 15 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery51:22h endurance, 1000 cycles51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class B (180 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.1.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both support 5G networks.

In summary

Get the Redmi Note 15 5G if you want a bigger battery and faster charging, or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G if you would rather have newer Android 16 and 6 promised OS upgrades.

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