Samsung Galaxy M15
#1173
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
#755Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M15
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
Performance
85.089.9
Camera
36.266.7
Display
83.291.9
Battery
37.736.0
Build
85.380.4
Connectivity
83.583.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
62.170.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M15 features a plastic build with a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.5 inches, offering a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming has a more premium glass construction and a larger 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the M15 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+, whereas the K40 Gaming utilizes the more powerful Dimensity 1200 chipset.
- The camera system on the M15 includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the K40 Gaming boasts a 64 MP main camera with 4K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the M15 at 6000 mAh compared to the K40 Gaming's 5065 mAh, but the latter supports faster 67W charging.
- Software-wise, the M15 runs on Android 14 with One UI 6, offering more recent updates compared to the K40 Gaming's Android 11 with MIUI 12.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
General
Release Date
2024, March 09
2021, April 27
Announced
2024, March 09
2021, April 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5065 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5065 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 42 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.37 in)
161.9 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm (6.37 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
217 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Light Blue, Dark Blue, Gray
Black, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer