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The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 190 phones
Performance 1.7 /5
Display 2.7 /5
Rear Camera 1.9 /5
Measured by DXOMARK · 83
Front Camera 2.9 /5
Battery 2.5 /5

Budget-conscious buyers who want 5G, a genuinely good screen and years of Samsung software updates, and who accept basic cameras in return.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

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About the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is the version most UK buyers end up with, because it pairs the same likeable hardware as the 4G model with a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip that connects to 5G networks. The 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 90Hz is the headline feature: it is noticeably richer and smoother than the LCD panels most budget rivals still use, and it makes everyday scrolling and streaming feel far less cheap than the price bracket suggests. Performance is fine for messaging, social apps and video, but One UI is a demanding skin and the 4GB memory version is prone to reloading background apps, so the 6GB or 8GB configurations age better. Photography is the weak spot, with a 50MP main camera that does well enough outdoors and falls apart in low light, backed by ultrawide and depth sensors that add little. What makes it a sensible buy is the practical stuff Samsung has quietly kept: a headphone jack, a microSD slot, a 5,000mAh battery that lasts a full day, and an update promise longer than most phones costing considerably more.

Expert Rating

4.0
(1 review)

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Galaxy A15 - Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Samsung Galaxy A15
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (8-core, 2.2GHz) MediaTek Helio G99 (8-core, 2.2GHz)
Mobile network 5G and 4G LTE 4G LTE only
Display 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340, 90Hz 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340, 90Hz
Battery 5,000mAh 5,000mAh
Camera 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 13MP front 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 13MP front
Weight and dimensions 200g, 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4mm 200g, 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4mm
Storage options 128GB or 256GB, microSD up to 1TB 128GB or 256GB, microSD up to 1TB
SIM-free price Not available From £125.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G worth buying?
Yes, if you want 5G, a proper AMOLED screen and long software support without moving up to the mid-range. It is not fast enough for demanding gaming and the cameras are basic, but for calls, messaging, streaming and social apps it does the job well. Choose a 6GB or 8GB memory version if you can, as the 4GB model manages background apps less comfortably.
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Galaxy A15?
The bodies, 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screens, 5,000mAh batteries and camera systems are identical. The 5G model swaps the Helio G99 for a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ that adds 5G connectivity, which matters if your network's 5G coverage is good where you live.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G have a headphone jack?
Yes. The Galaxy A15 5G keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack, so wired earphones work without an adapter. It also has a microSD slot that accepts cards up to 1TB alongside the 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G receive updates?
Samsung promised four Android version upgrades and five years of security updates for the Galaxy A15 5G, which is well beyond what budget phones normally get. It launched on Android 13 with One UI 6, so part of that runway has already passed, but security cover continues for some time yet.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G camera good?
It is acceptable in good light and weak after dark. The 50MP main sensor produces sharp enough daylight shots with Samsung's usual punchy colours, while the 5MP ultrawide is noticeably softer and the 2MP depth sensor only assists with portrait blur. Video recording is limited to 1080p.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery reliably gets through a full day of mixed use, helped by the efficient Dimensity 6100+ chip and a 90Hz screen that is not especially power hungry. There is no wireless charging, and no charger is supplied in the box.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 190 phones

  • Dimensity 6100+
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
33%
Avg
43%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
Avg
50%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.5 inches
  • 1080 x 2340 pixels
  • AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits peak
This phone
54%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
54%
Avg
61%
Best
98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Lab-measured by DXOMARK (83 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.

  • Single camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
This phone
37%
Avg
38%
Best
70%
This phone
37%
Avg
41%
Best
95%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.

  • 13 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
This phone
57%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
57%
Avg
60%
Best
93%

Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 25W wired
This phone
49%
Avg
52%
Best
91%
This phone
49%
Avg
53%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4

Weight

200 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 14, up to 16, One UI 8

Colours

Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Magical Blue, Optimistic Blue

Radio

No

Body

Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Magical Blue, Optimistic Blue

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

50

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs, gyro-EIS

Third Camera

50 , f/1.8, (wide), AF 5 , f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 (macro)

Primary Selfie Camera

13 , f/2.0, (wide)

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Display Size

6.5

Display Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 6100+

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

Battery

Battery

5000

Charging

25W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass