Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6580 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 31998 | Rs. 18990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is Rs. 31998. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 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 ~ 84.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25060RABDG, 25080RABDG | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | April 28, 2021 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G/ Adapter/ USB Type-C Cable/ SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case/ Quick Start Guide/ Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.96 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Silver Ash, Mirage Blue, Carbon Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 3200 nits peak, HBM 1800 nits | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | Sunlight Display, Hdr10+ | Dolby Vision, 16,000-step Automatic Brightness Adjustment, 3840hz Pwm Dimming | Tüv Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified | Tuv Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | Tuv Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Colour Depth: 12bit, Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, Dci- P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n38/40/41(120MHz)/77/78/1/3/5/8/28 NSA:n38/40/41(120MHz)/77/78/1/3/5/8/28 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Al Erase Pro, Al Remove Reflection, Al Image Expansion, Al Sky, Al Bokeh, Al Cutouts, Al Image Enhancement, Al Beautify, Al Film, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res, 400% volume boost | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6580 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |