Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26869 | Rs. 23978 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 is Rs. 26869. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 23978.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9's 5.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 568 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 83.6%. Samsung Galaxy S9 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S9's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.0 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S9 | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 568 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes, PDAF | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |