Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Vivo NEX S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2316
12
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
8GB LPDDR4X |
256GB (236GB available) |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | NEX S (256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155M/NFC (Single-SIM) | NEXζθ°η, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Peru | (Global, International), China |
Brand | Samsung | Vivo |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 6/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) | 77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in) |
Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.59" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2316 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 388 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 800nits[peak] | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 6.1 | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6) | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (236GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (236GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital 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) | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 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 | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
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, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
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, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 22.5W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 51 hours (2.1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (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 | β’ Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow | β’ Colors: Black, Red β’ Funtouch OS 4 β’ 32-bit/192kHz audio β’ Pop-up front camera |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) | Vivo NEX S (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |