The Samsung Galaxy A15 is an entry-level smartphone launched alongside the Galaxy A25, to bridge the market between mid-range devices and the recently launched high-end Galaxy S24 series. The Galaxy A15 offers an impressive package in an entry-level body. For the first time in Samsung’s entry-level smartphone, we have a phone with a vibrant Super AMOLED display. It also features a powerful 50MP main camera, a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, and is powered by Mediatek Helio G99 chipset. All at an affordable price that won’t break the bank.
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Samsung Galaxy A15 Key Specs and Features
- 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (~396 ppi density), ~84.3% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 14, One UI 6
- Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm) Octa Core Processor
- 4GB, 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
- 13 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
- 128GB, 256GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE
- 25W Fast Charging Capacity
- 5000 mAh Non-removable Battery
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy A15 features an elegant design made of a tempered glass front, a durable plastic back, and a frame with matte finish, thus, striking a balance between premium aesthetics and practicality.
This Samsung device has an overall flat profile with a dimension of 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 200 g (7.05 oz), making it sleek and lightweight, perfect for on-the-go lifestyles.
Although, on the front, the phone packs thick bezels surrounding the display with a waterdrop notch that holds the front camera, the overall build of the device.
The Galaxy A15’s Super AMOLED display brings your content to life with vibrant colors and deep contrasts. It has a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio resulting in 396 ppi density, allowing you to enjoy your favorite movies, games, and apps in stunning clarity.
This display also sports a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits (HBM), thus, every swipe and scroll feels fluid and responsive, enhancing your overall viewing experience.
On the rear, the android phone has a similar camera arrangement as the Samsung Galaxy A25 and Galaxy S24 series, with three camera lenses arranged vertically on the left side corner and an LED flash accompanying it on the side.
For functionality, this 4G phone has its fingerprint scanner on the surface of the power key with the SIM slot beside it on the right frame while on the left sits the Volume key. This phone also has an audio jack, and a USD Type-C charging port.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A15 is equipped with a triple rear camera dominated by the 50MP main camera system and two other supporting sensors that empower you to unleash your creativity and capture life’s moments in stunning detail.
The primary 50 MP lens comes with an aperture of f/1.8 and autofocus, thus, delivering exceptional clarity and detail, ensuring that every shot is crisp and vibrant, even in challenging lighting conditions.
In addition, it has a 5 MP ultrawide lens, supporting the main lens with an aperture of f/2.2, which allows you to capture sweeping panoramic views with ease. The dedicated 2 MP macro lens has an aperture of f/2.4, enabling you to get up close and personal with your subjects and uncover intricate details that are often overlooked.
Meanwhile, for selfie lovers, Galaxy A15’s 13 MP front-facing camera, features a wide lens with an aperture of f/2.0, that ensures that you always look your best, capturing your natural beauty with clarity and precision.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 packs also range of features such as LED flash, panorama, and HDR, allowing you to unleash your creativity and capture stunning images in any setting. Moreover, the camera has good video capabilities, which allow you to shoot crisp and clear footage at 1080p@30fps.
Hardware and Software
The Galaxy A15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 (LTE) chipset and backed by Mali-G57 MC2 GPU for graphics processing like the Infinix Zero 30 4G and Blackview A96. This 6nm Octa-core chipset supports 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM with up to 256GB internal storage, although the storage is expandable using the extra MicroSD chip.
Additionally, the Galaxy A15 comes loaded with Android 14 and One UI 6 Core, a streamlined and intuitive interface that puts everything you need right at your fingertips. The interface makes navigating menus and personalizing your home screen easy. It features impressive security and timely updates of Apps.
The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with supports up to 25W charging capacity, and USB Type C 2.0 for fast charging. You also get Wi-Fi 6 and dual-band Wi-Fi with Virtual proximity sensing, Bluetooth version 5.3 and support NFC.
Samsung Galaxy A15 Price and Availability
Samsung Galaxy A15 price starts at around $162 at leading online stores. The Galaxy A15 price in Nigeria starts at around 209,000 Naira.
Samsung Galaxy A15 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy A15:
General Features
- Platform: Android 14, One UI 6
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm) Octa Core Processor (2.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A76 and 2.0 GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow
- Dimension: 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 200 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (~396 ppi density), ~84.3% screen-to-body ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800 nits (HBM) Brightness
- Screen Protection: Yes (Glass)
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, Autofocus + 5 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2 + 2 MP (macro), f/2.4 Triple Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 13 MP (wide), f/2.0 Camera, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual sim model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (side mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 25W Fast Charging Capacity
