Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy A15 delivers impressive value at $199.99 with a vibrant 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, and capable 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts competitors in this segment, though the MediaTek Helio G99 processor and 4GB RAM limit demanding tasks. Conversely, the Galaxy S23 FE at $599 offers flagship performance via Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, superior 4K video recording at 60fps, 3x optical zoom telephoto lens, and Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen hitting 1450 nits brightness with 120Hz smoothness. Build quality edges toward the S23 FE with IP68 ratings and premium materials. Battery capacity favors the A15 despite its smaller capacity relative to performance demands. For budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and display quality, the A15 excels; those needing flagship cameras, 5G connectivity, and processing power should invest in the S23 FE.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A15 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at an entry-level price
- →Capable Helio G99 for everyday gaming and tasks
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides excellent endurance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A15
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at an entry-level price
- Capable Helio G99 for everyday gaming and tasks
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides excellent endurance
- Ships with Android 14 and four years of security patches
- Expandable storage via microSD
Cons
- No 5G or NFC
- Only 4 GB RAM can feel cramped multitasking
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz like the A25
- No 4K video recording
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 209 g |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP macro | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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