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Samsung A15 5G budget phone

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

A Budget-Friendly Option

6.5"
AMOLED 90Hz
5,000
mAh battery
128GB
Storage
50MP
Main camera

I recently picked up a Samsung A15 5G, and I must say, it's a decent budget phone. It offers comparable features to my older A32 5G, but with notable improvements, including a better 90Hz OLED screen, a robust 5,000 mAh battery, and 128GB of memory. One of the best aspects is the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is becoming rare in modern smartphones.

 

First Look

Initial Impressions

The screen quality is impressive; the resolution beats the A32 hands down and is even marginally better than my iPhone 14 Pro. However, I've noticed some performance issues after the phone goes into sleep mode. While the user interface (UI) and apps are generally functional, problems arise when apps are allowed to sleep. That said, I primarily got it to watch streaming shows, and in that capacity, it excels.

Overall, it feels like a budget phone but is nicely designed to mimic some aspects of higher-end models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max—though, of course, the performance isn't quite on that level.

Verdict

Usability

This device is excellent for streaming videos and single applications. However, when it comes to heavier apps or multitasking, it falls short. It's almost like a phablet, making it a solid choice for travel.

Full Specs

Specifications

Category Details
Release Date December 16, 2023
Operating System Android 14 | One UI 6
Screen 6.5" Super AMOLED (1080 × 2340 px) — 90Hz, 800 nits
Camera — Rear 50MP wide f/1.8 · 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 · 2MP macro f/2.4
Camera — Front 13MP wide f/2.0
Video 1080p @ 30fps
Processor Mediatek 6100+ (6nm) · Octa-Core (2× 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 & 6× 2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2
Memory 4GB RAM · 128GB storage
Battery 5,000 mAh · 25W charging
Dimensions 160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4mm · 200g (7.05 oz)
Connectivity GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G · Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band · Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE · NFC
Ports USB Type-C 2.0 · Single SIM · microSDXC · 3.5mm jack
Security Fingerprint (side) · Face unlock
Update — May 2024

Update — May 2024

I've since sold the A15 and returned to using the older A32. While the A15 features a better-quality OLED screen, I realized I didn't need a newer device, and the A32 continues to meet my video streaming needs effectively.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G · Released December 2023 · Best for: streaming & single-app use · Sold May 2024

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