Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs Vivo Y500
Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Vivo T5 Lite 5G and Vivo Y500 side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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Quick Specs
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Redmi Note 15 Pro |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G |
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Vivo Y500 |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹21,999
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₹129,999
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| Display | 6.83″ / 3840Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | 6.74″ / 120Hz | — |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 16GB / 1024GB | — | — |
| Main Camera | 200.0 MP | 200.0 MP | 50.0 MP | — |
| Selfie Camera | 20.0 MP | 12.0 MP | 5.0 MP | — |
| Pixel Density | 447 ppi | 511 ppi | 260 ppi | — |
| Battery | 6580 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 45W | 60W | 44W | — |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 42 min | 58 min | 38 min | — |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm | 6 nm | — |
| AnTuTu Score | 980,000 | 2,450,000 | 571,015 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 15.2 hrs | 16.2 hrs | — | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | — |
| Spec Score | 85.2/100 | 96.4/100 | 59.9/100 | 62.7/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| 3.5mm Jack | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| IR Blaster | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Side | — |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual | — |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | — |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 85.2
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.8/5
Display
4.7/5
Camera
4.3/5
Performance
3.9/5
Battery
4.6/5
Software
4.1/5
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 96.4
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
5.0/5
Performance
5.0/5
Battery
4.2/5
Software
5.0/5
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G 59.9
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.0/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.3/5
Display
2.3/5
Camera
2.1/5
Performance
2.7/5
Battery
4.6/5
Software
3.6/5
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Vivo Y500 62.7
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.1/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.7/5
Display
3.5/5
Camera
2.1/5
Performance
3.4/5
Battery
3.2/5
Software
3.6/5
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| Specification |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro ₹21,999
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹129,999
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G |
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Vivo Y500 |
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| SIM 1 bands | GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | - |
| SIM 2 bands | GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G (dual 5G standby) | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | - |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, December 18 | 2026, February 25 | 2026, July 16 | 2026, July 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 06 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Released 2026, July 22 | Released 2026, July 07 |
| Body | ||||
| Design score | ||||
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 8 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) | 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 214 grams | 209 g | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1.2m | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
| Other Details | Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 24 hours) Drop resistant up to 2.5m | Armor aluminum 2 frame | RGB notifications light (on the back) | * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (HBM), | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | IPS LCD, 120Hz | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 | 6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels, | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio | 260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - | ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | ~447 ppi density | 500 ppi density | ~260 ppi density | ~450 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz, | - | 120 Hz | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | 5000 nits |
| HDR Support | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~89.7% | - | - | - |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display | - | - |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, Origin OS 6 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T7300 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Architecture | - | 64-bit, Octa-core | 64 bit | - |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | - |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.X | - | UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Main | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| Ultrawide | f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ | - | - | - |
| Flash | LED flash | - | - | - |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Flash | Screen Light | - | - | - |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, HDR10+ | Panorama | - |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes Dolby Atmos | - | - | - |
| Hi-Res Audio | - | High-bitrate audio support | - | - |
| Comms | ||||
| 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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes | No | No |
| Infrared port | Yes | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | FM radio | - |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | - | - |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | - | - | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes | - | - | - |
| Other Details | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - | - |
| Battery | ||||
| Battery score | ||||
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 6580 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | 8100 mAh |
| Removable | No | No | No | No |
| Charging | 45W wired | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 44W wired | 44W wired |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 59m | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min | 50% in 38 min | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | - | - |
| Reverse Charging | 22.5W reverse wired | 4.5W reverse wireless | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | Reverse wired | Reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple, Titanium | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Twilight Shadow, Wave Blue | Midnight Blue, Pearl White |
| Models | - | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U | V2557 | - |
| Price | - | Expected from 1,29,999 INR | - | - |
| SAR | - | 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body | 1.14 W/kg - head 1.12 W/kg - body | - |
| SAR EU | 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body | - | - |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 652920 (v10) GeekBench: 2910 (v6) 3DMark: 1005 (Wild Life Extreme) | - | - | - |
| Display | 1901 nits max brightness (measured) | - | - | - |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery life | Active use score 15:15h | - | - | - |
| EU Label | ||||
| Energy | Class B | Class A | - | - |
| Battery | 60:50h endurance, 1000 cycles | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - | - |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - | - |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the most affordable here, starting at ₹21,999. That is ₹108,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the largest battery at 6580 mAh. It charges at up to 45W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,450,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the brightest display at 3200 nits peak, with a 3840Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.
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