Samsung Galaxy M15 VS Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

We are comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 ( Samsung ) head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G ( Samsung ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.

Note: This comparison of Samsung Galaxy M15 vs. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Samsung Galaxy M15 AND Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Here’s how Samsung Galaxy M15 and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.

Samsung Galaxy M15: 3 advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 5G: 3 advantages

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy M15

3
  • 20% larger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
  • 3% higher single-core Geekbench score (689 vs 670)
  • 7% higher multi-core Geekbench score (1884 vs 1757)

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

3
  • 6% higher AnTuTu v11 score (507542 vs 477416)
  • 100% more storage (256GB vs 128GB)
  • 8% lighter at 200g

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy M15 AND Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Samsung Galaxy M15 and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G.

Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.

If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.

Specification Samsung Galaxy M15 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
General Information
Brand: Samsung Samsung
Release Date: April 1, 2024 December 1, 2023
Mobile SoC: Dimensity 6100 Plus Dimensity 6100 Plus
GPU: Arm Mali-G57 MC2 Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Operating System: Android 16 Android 16
Weight: 217 g 200 g
Display
Display Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Display Pixels Per Inch: 396 396
Display Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Display Refresh Rate: 90 90
Display Brightness: 800 nits 800 nits
Camera
Main Camera Setup: Triple Camera Triple Camera
Main Camera: 50 MP 50 MP
Main Camera Features: LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode
Main Camera Video: 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps
Selfie Camera: 13 MP 13 MP
Selfie Camera Video: 1080p at 30 fps 1080p at 30 fps
Standard Lens
Megapixels 50 MP 50 MP
Image Resolution 8160 x 6120 8160 x 6120
Aperture f/1.8 f/1.8
Focal Length 26 mm 26 mm
Sensor Hynix Hi5022Q
Sensor Size 1/2.8"
Pixel Size 0.64 micron
Autofocus Phase Autofocus Phase Autofocus
Stabilization Digital Digital
Ultra-wide Lens
Megapixels 5 MP 5 MP
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Focal Length 17 mm
Sensor SmartSense SC501CS
Sensor Size 1/5.0"
Pixel Size 1.12 micron
Stabilization Digital Digital
Selfie Lens
Megapixels 13 MP 13 MP
Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 4160 x 3120
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Focal Length 26 mm 26 mm
Sensor CMOS GalaxyCore GC013A
Sensor Size 1/3.06"
Pixel Size 1.12 micron
Autofocus No No
Stabilization No No
Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity: 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Battery Life (in hours tested): 26 23
Battery Type: Li-Ion Li-Ion
Charging Speed: 25W 25W
Performance
RAM: 8 GB, 6 GB, 4 GB 8 GB, 6 GB, 4 GB
Storage: 128 GB 256 GB, 128 GB, 64 GB
GEEKBENCH V6
Single-Core (V6) 689 670
Multi-Core (V6) 1884 1757
ANTUTU SCORE
Overall (AnTuTu V11) 477416 507542
CPU 199271 217616
GPU 54596 41857
MEM 82438 108852
UX 141111 139217
Overall (AnTuTu V10) 402106 402106
CPU 133368 133368
GPU 37488 37488
MEM 100652 100652
UX 130598 130598
Connectivity
Network Technology: 5G 5G
SIM Type: Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth:
GPS:
NFC:
USB: USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0
Extras & Build
Fingerprint Sensor:
Fingerprint Sensor Type: Side Mounted Side Mounted
Speaker: Mono Speaker Mono Speaker
Audio Jack: Yes Yes

Tip: indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy M15 AND Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

The charts below visualize how Samsung Galaxy M15 and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G stack up in key performance metrics.

Radar Chart Comparison

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
Samsung Galaxy M15
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Bullet Chart Comparison

Market Top is the best score found. Colored bars are % of market top (0 to 100).
Market Top
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy M15 AND Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Here’s a proportional visualization of the Samsung Galaxy M15’s 6.5 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G’s 6.5 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.

Samsung Galaxy M15

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

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Release Timeline of Samsung Galaxy M15 and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
4 months
Samsung Galaxy M15

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G was released 4 months earlier than Samsung Galaxy M15.

Value For Money Calculator

Prices use available launch or current data. Enter your own prices to see which phone gives better value.

Samsung Galaxy M15

RAM: 8 GB, 6 GB, 4 GB
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

RAM: 8 GB, 6 GB, 4 GB
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Domain Score Summary

Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.

Samsung Galaxy M15 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
ALL
Overall
Difference: 0
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M15
83
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
83
Performance
Difference: 0
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M15
72
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
72
Camera
Difference: 1
Leads
Samsung Galaxy M15
80
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
81
Display
Difference: 0
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M15
81
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
81
Battery
Difference: 1
Leads
Samsung Galaxy M15
87
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
86
Note: If a domain shows no data, it usually means required specs are missing for the item.

Our Verdict

In conclusion, this is a close match and neither phone clearly wins overall. Samsung Galaxy M15 is stronger in Battery. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is stronger in Camera. They are about even in Performance and Display. Pick based on what you value most day to day.

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