Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Price | $121 | $154 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 200 g | — |
| Released | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is ahead on our rating. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is the cheaper option.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 1000 nits (peak), 1800 nits (HBM), 1B colors (market/region dependent) |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ (~396 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (implied by) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (variants available) | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama, selfie fill light |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired, 50% in ~26 min, 100% in ~60-61 min |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) | 161.1 x 75 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 174.5 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, hybrid slot) |
| IP Rating | — | IP54, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Unspecified | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Announced | December 11, 2023 | 2024, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released December 16, 2023 | Available. Released 2024, January 10 (some markets) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G — 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus 12 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G — 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G — Dec 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G versus Jan 2024 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G 7/10.
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