Samsung Galaxy A15 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A15 4G Manufactured in December, 2023, with display 6.5 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99, vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Manufactured in December, 2023with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 6/256 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A15 4G and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Size 6.5 in 6.5 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 396 ppi 396 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 800 nits 800 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 84.4 % 84.4 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
805 nits
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
788 nits
sRGB gamut100 %99 %
PWM (Flicker)187 Hz90 Hz
Response time1 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 160.1 mm (6.3 in) 160.1 mm (6.3 in)
Width 76.8 mm (3.02 in) 76.8 mm (3.02 in)
Thickness 8.4 mm (0.33 in) 8.4 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 200 g (7.05 oz) 200 g (7.05 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Yellow
- Black
- Blue
- Yellow
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
84.4 %
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
84.4 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A15 4G and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
- 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 6 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G57 MP2 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 128 64
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 962 MHz
FLOPS 128 GFLOPS 123.1 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
752
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
664
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
2036
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
1717
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)752664
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)20361717
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
401068
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
379473
CPU134478123555
GPU6684363191
Memory8924487342
UX110503105385
NanoReview Score401068379473

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
64 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 Android 14 (Upgradeable to Android 15)
OS Size 23 GB 20 GB
UI Skin One UI 6 One UI 7.0

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (47% in 30 min) Yes (51% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:21 h 1:23 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
26:31
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
22:46
Web Browsing09:21 h10:02 h
Video Playback15:42 h13:42 h
Games07:54 h07:43 h
Standby Mode137 h97 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 8160x6120 pixels 8160x6120 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 5 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 5 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorHynix Hi5022QHynix Hi5022Q
Sensor size1/2.81/2.8
Pixel size0.64 μm0.64 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix5 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length17 mm17 mm
SensorSmartSense SC501CSSmartSense SC501CS
Sensor size1/51/5
Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Focal length 26 mm 26 mm
Sensor GalaxyCore GC013A GalaxyCore GC013A
Sensor size 1/3.06 1/3.06
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization No No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Varies by region Varies by region
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)
LTE category13n/a
5G SupportNoYes

Sound

Speakers Mono n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
83.8 dB
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
83.7 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced December, 2023 yr December, 2023 yr
Release Date December, 2023 yr December, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($) 170 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 199
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included No No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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