Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20.1
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
300 Mbps |
Capacitive |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Model | Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) |
Other model names | Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman | Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155F/Dual-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Microsoft | Samsung |
Release date | 11/20/2015 | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 565 PPI | 396 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 800nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
System version | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 6.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) |
CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 256GB (236GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Triple LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 51 hours (2.1 days) |
Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 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: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.42W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body) |