Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB)
The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!
30 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED |
16 million |
1080x2340 pixels |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+23 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 highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
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Model | Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A15 5G SM-A156B/Dual-SIM NFC | Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711B/DS (Fan Edition) |
Country or region available | (Europe) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) | 76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
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 5 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 800nits[peak] | 1450nits[peak] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 13 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | One UI 6.1 | One UI 5.1 / 6.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based] |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 306382 (v9), 364885 (v10) Geekbench: 1747 (v5), 1763 (v6) | AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6) GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 | 256GB (219GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
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) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1920 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
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, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary 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, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | 8K@24fps 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 44 hours (1.8 days) | 39 hours (1.6 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 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: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow | • Colors: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine • Samsung DeX |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B/DSN 128GB) | Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.01W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.796W/kg (head), 1.461W/kg (body) | 0.76W/kg (head), 1.045W/kg (body) |