Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Samsung Galaxy M16
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M15 and Samsung Galaxy M16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M15, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,500
- against 423,000
Samsung Galaxy M16, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 217 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9.3 mm
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,500 Best value | 423,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core: 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Cyan | Black, Green, Pink, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 6 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.71 W/kg Best value | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M156B, SM-M156B/DS, SM-M156B/DSN | SM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS |
