Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.4"
PLS
PLS
1080x2340
24
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)
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28 Common items in both devices |
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (109GB available) |
16 million |
1080x2340 pixels |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
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Model | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) |
Other model names | Galaxy A15 5G SM-A156B/Dual-SIM NFC | Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC |
Country or region available | ![]() (Europe) | ![]() ![]() (Global, International), Taiwan |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 12/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) | 74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 800nits[peak] | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | One UI 6.1 | One UI |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 306382 (v9), 364885 (v10) Geekbench: 1747 (v5), 1763 (v6) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Dual-Band 900/1800 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0ยตmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 44 hours (1.8 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
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 | โข Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow | โข Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink โข Samsung Pay |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.796W/kg (head), 1.461W/kg (body) | feature not registered |