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Samsung Galaxy M35 5G vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G

The short answer

  • Samsung Galaxy M35 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,800.
  • Redmi Note 15 SE 5G charges faster, at 45 W against 25.
  • Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 19,998 against INR 19,999.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Samsung Galaxy M35 5G Samsung Galaxy M35 5G ₹19,998launch price Redmi Note 15 SE 5G Redmi Note 15 SE 5G ₹19,999launch price · Apr 2026
Placement
At its priceOlder listingUpper half ₹15–20k
Spec index—7.8 / 10
Key Specs
RAM6 GB / 8 GB6 GB / 8 GB
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Rear Camera50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP50 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera13 MP20 MP
Battery6000 mAh5800 mAh
Display6.6 inches (16.76 cm)6.77 inches (17.20 cm)
General
Launch DateJuly 20, 2024 (Official)April 2, 2026 (Official)
Operating SystemAndroid v14Android v15
Custom UISamsung One UIXiaomi HyperOS 3
Performance
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPUOcta core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication5 nm4 nm
GraphicsMali-G68 MP5Adreno 710
RAM6 GB / 8 GB6 GB / 8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Display
Display TypeSuper AMOLEDCurved AMOLED
Screen Size6.6 inches (16.76 cm)6.77 inches (17.20 cm)
Resolution1080x2340 px (FHD+)1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Density390 ppi388 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)83.64 %89.46 %
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus Plus—
Bezel-less displayYes with punch-hole displayYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—3200 nits (peak), 800 nits (typ)
HDR 10 / HDR+ support—Yes, HDR10+
Design
Height162.3 mm164 mm
Width78.6 mm75.42 mm
Thickness9.1 mm7.35 mm (Carbon Black) / 7.4 mm (Frosted White) / 7.82 mm (Crimson Reserve)
Weight222 grams178 grams (182 grams for Crimson Reserve)
Build MaterialBack: Mineral Glass—
ColoursMoonlight Blue, Daybreak Blue, Thunder GreyCarbon Black, Frosted White, Crimson Reserve
Waterproof—Yes, IP65 / IP66
Ruggedness—MIL-STD-810H certified, drop tested up to 1.7 m
Main Camera
Camera SetupTripleDual
Resolution50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.88" sensor size, 1.22µm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 5P lens) 2 MP, Depth Camera
AutofocusYesYes, Phase Detection Autofocus
OISYesNo
FlashYes, LED FlashYes, LED Flash
Image Resolution8150 x 6150 Pixels—
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlExposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro ModeContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Portrait Mode (Classic, Focus, Artistic) Panorama Time-lapse Slow motion
Camera Features10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focusAuto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Dynamic Shots AI Erase AI Sky AI Bokeh AI Beautify AI Remove Reflection
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps
Video Recording FeaturesSlo-motion Video Pro ModeSlo-motion Time-lapse
Sensor—Light Fusion 400
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution13 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/4" sensor size, 4P lens)
AutofocusNoNo
FlashNoNo
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps
Camera Features—AI Group Selfie
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh5800 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion (Silicon-Carbon)
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 25WYes, Fast, 45W
USB Type-CYesYes
Storage
Internal Memory128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB
Expandable MemoryYes, Up to 1 TBYes, Up to 1 TB
User Available StorageUp to 107 GB—
USB OTGYesYes
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSMDual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Hybrid Nano SIM / microSD)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
5G BandsFDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78SA N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 / N40 / N78 NSA N1 / N3 / N40 / N78
4G BandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
3G BandsUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHzUMTS 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G BandsGSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHzGSM 1800 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailableAvailable
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
SAR ValueHead: 0.530 W/kg—
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi Direct, Mobile HotspotWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.1
GPSYes with GlonassYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
NFCYesNo
USB ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB chargingUSB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
Infrared Sensor—Yes
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Audio FeaturesDolby AtmosDolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Fingerprint Sensor PositionSideIn Display
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, GyroscopeLight sensor, Virtual proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster
Fingerprint Sensor Type—Optical