Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 100W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 213 g | — |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Dec 2025 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits (peak), HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1.5K (2772 x 1280 pixels) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | — | 3840Hz PWM dimming, TÜV Rheinland Certifications |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (up to 4 major OS updates, 5 years security updates) | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (up to 2.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno GPU |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (LPDDR4X, UFS2.2) |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.4" sensor, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
(Additional unspecified sensor, likely macro or depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, AI Engine |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.6" sensor |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 100W wired, 100% in X min (HyperCharge), 100W in-box charger |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | 163.34 x 78.31 x 8.19 mm (Black, Glacier Blue) / 8.47 mm (Mocha Brown) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 207.1 g (Black, Glacier Blue) / 208.0 g (Mocha Brown) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 11 | 2025, December 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2025, December 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G versus 6,500 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G — Mar 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G versus Dec 2025 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G 8/10.
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