Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 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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6.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (100GB available) |
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED |
16 million |
1080x2340 pixels |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+15 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 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155F/Dual-SIM NFC | Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B/Dual-SIM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) | 70.9 x 146.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in) |
Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 422 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 800nits[peak] | 1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 13 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | One UI 6.1 | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (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 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6) | AnTuTu: 1231075 (v9) Geekbench: 4950 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
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 | 300/150 Mbps | 3000/1920 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 () |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 () |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0ยตmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120ยฐ1/2.55"1.4ยตmSuper-Steady |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 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 | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
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@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | 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 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
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 |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3900 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 | 51 hours (2.1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
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: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime โข Samsung DeX โข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.75W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.42W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body) | 0.963W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body) |