Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Build Quality

The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, launched on December 16, 2023, presents a standard build with dimensions of 160.1mm in height, 76.8mm in width, and 8.4mm in depth. Weighing 200 grams, it has a noticeable presence in hand. The design isn't foldable, maintaining a traditional smartphone form factor. The device is available in colors like Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, and Personality Yellow.

Screen Quality

The A15 5G features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, translating to a pixel density of 396 ppi. The screen boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits (HBM). It lacks HDR support. Additional features include a waterdrop notch, scratch resistance, 2.5D curved glass, and multi-touch capabilities. The display does not have any specified screen protection.

Camera Performance

The device utilizes a triple camera setup on the rear. The primary camera is a 50MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture utilizing an ISOCELL sensor. Accompanying it is a 5MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture using a CMOS sensor, and a 2MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture, also with a CMOS sensor. For selfies, it uses a 13MP CMOS sensor camera with f/2.0. The rear camera array includes LED flash, digital zoom, and digital image stabilization. Video recording capabilities are limited to 1080p at 30fps, with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for stability. Slow-motion video recording is available at 240 fps. The camera app includes features such as autofocus, touch focus, manual focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, and face detection.

Software Experience

The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G ships with Android 14, with updates planned up to Android 17. The device also includes NFC for contactless transactions and other interactions.

Battery Performance

The phone is powered by a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 25W fast charging and features a non-removable design. Wireless charging is not supported.

Performance

The device runs on a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) chipset. Its CPU is an octa-core configuration with two 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The graphics processing is handled by a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark scores (v10) are around 442,500. The device includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Connectivity

The phone supports a wide array of connectivity options. Wi-Fi includes 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards with dual-band capabilities, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, and Wi-Fi Display. Bluetooth 5.2 LE is available with A2DP and LE support. GPS functionality includes GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo. It supports Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The network bands supported include 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G. It utilizes a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support, USB charging, and mass storage capabilities.

Value for Money

The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is positioned in the "medium price" range. Available in various configurations with prices differing by region, it is essential to check prices based on location and model. Configurations include 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB models. Pricing examples include:

• 6GB/128GB: $184.07 to $199.99
• 8GB/128GB: $139.00
• 8GB/256GB: $132.00