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