Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.7 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,521,862
- against 364,663
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 2.2
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 234 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,521,862 Best value | 364,663 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,870 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,937 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,790 Best value | 335 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Lavender, Beige, Blue, Lime, Red | Black, Blue, Yellow, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,088 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Stylus Support | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM, USB Host 3.1 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.92 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | 0.8 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg Best value | 1.46 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 3,300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS | SM-A156B, SM-A156B/DS, SM-A156P, SM-A156P/DS, SM-A156U, SM-A156U1, SM-A156U1/DS, SM-A156W, SM-A156P/N, SM-A156P/DSN, SM-S156VL, SM-A156M, SM-A156E, SM-A156E/DSN |
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