Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 6500mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 6500mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Battery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Battery |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Mirage Blue, Coffee Mocha, Carbon Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | January 29, 2026 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | February 04, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹37,999 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Mirage Blue, Coffee Mocha, Carbon Black | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | January 29, 2026 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | February 04, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹37,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 447 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 447 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 207.1 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | ||
| Build Quality | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 207.1 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | ||
| Build Quality | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance |
Processor
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 810 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 810 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | OIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | OIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Redmi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Film, AI Interpreter, AI Wallpaper, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Redmi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Film, AI Interpreter, AI Wallpaper, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 100 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | AGPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | AGPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
