Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Verdict
iPhone 15 Pro dominates in nearly every performance metric, featuring the powerful A17 Pro chip, stunning 120Hz LTPO OLED display with 2000 nits brightness, and a versatile camera system with telephoto capabilities and 4K Dolby Vision recording. Galaxy A05s counters with exceptional battery life from its 5000mAh cell, larger 6.7-inch screen, and considerably lower price point. Performance differences are substantial: the A17 Pro vastly outpaces the Snapdragon 680 for demanding apps and gaming. Display quality heavily favors iPhone with superior color accuracy and responsiveness. Camera quality also leans Pro, despite A05s's respectable 50MP sensor. A05s excels in battery endurance and budget accessibility. For users prioritizing performance, camera quality, and overall user experience, iPhone 15 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers accepting compromise on performance and display quality find good value in A05s.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if…
- →Lightweight titanium design
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip
- →USB-C with USB 3 speeds
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A05s if…
- →Extremely affordable at $159 for a Samsung smartphone
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides two-day endurance
- →Big 6.7-inch display for media consumption
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Pros
- Lightweight titanium design
- Powerful A17 Pro chip
- USB-C with USB 3 speeds
- Customizable Action button
- Compact but feature-packed
Cons
- Only 3x telephoto vs Pro Max's 5x
- Battery life trails Pro Max
- Slow charging speeds
- Some early thermal issues
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Pros
- Extremely affordable at $159 for a Samsung smartphone
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides two-day endurance
- Big 6.7-inch display for media consumption
- 50 MP main camera takes acceptable daylight photos
- 25W charging is decent for the budget segment
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably pixelated on the 6.7-inch screen
- No 5G — 4G LTE only
- Snapdragon 680 is slow for multitasking
- No NFC — no contactless payments
- Plastic build feels fragile and cheap
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 194 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 167.0 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3274 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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