Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2024 5:17 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 7:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 X Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3046
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)

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22 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1125x2436 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+463 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	396 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.8"	vs	+6.5"12% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP58% Higher resolution main camera
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3046 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

256GB (242GB available) / 256GB (236GB available)

Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4G LTE-A

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 11 Pro A2215, A2217, A2160	Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155M/NFC (Single-SIM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Peru
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 144 millimeters (2.81 x 5.67 in)	76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
System version	iOS 13	Android 14
Firmware update	iOS 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 460784 (v7) Geekbench: 13829 (v4.4) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (236GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2215 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2217, A2160 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3046 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	51 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte) • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered