Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 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, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,375
- against 364,663
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- 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
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.1″
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | 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 | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,752,375 Best value | 364,663 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,843 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,854 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 335 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, Blue, Yellow, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 146.3 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator 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 | 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 | 6.1″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | 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 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 B13, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 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, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync | 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 | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | 0.8 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 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 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/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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