Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim | Galaxy A15 5G SM-A156B/Dual-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 1/1/2015 | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 |
Depth | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 396 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 800nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 6.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 306382 (v9), 364885 (v10) Geekbench: 1747 (v5), 1763 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 4.1 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2688x1536 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 34 hours (1.4 days) | 44 hours (1.8 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MI UI 6.0 • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.796W/kg (head), 1.461W/kg (body) |