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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

53 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
VS
75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Google Pixel 8a

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus) that was released on December 11, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8a, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 5 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
  • Shows 15% longer battery life (22:46 vs 19:43 hours)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.4 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 508 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 3.2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1223K versus 382K)
  • Delivers 92% higher peak brightness (1518 against 790 nits)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Handles wireless charging up to 7.5W
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Stereo speakers
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Google Pixel 8a crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A15 5G
vs
Pixel 8a

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Size6.5 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI396 ppi430 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness800 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio84.4%81.3%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99%99.1%
PWM90 Hz120 Hz
Response time1 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A15 5G
790 nits
Pixel 8a+92%
1518 nits

Design and build

Height160.1 mm (6.3 inches)152.1 mm (5.99 inches)
Width76.8 mm (3.02 inches)72.7 mm (2.86 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofNoIP67
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlack, Blue, YellowWhite, Black, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Google Pixel 8a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100 PlusGoogle Tensor G3
Max clock2200 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache2 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process6 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units128896
GPU clock950 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~243.2 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A15 5G
382635
Pixel 8a+220%
1223695
CPU124973368321
GPU63368432077
Memory88392218319
UX105902204978
Total score3826351223695
Samples[9 tests][3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5
Memory clock2133 MHz3200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMOne UI 6Stock Android
OS size20 GB18.4 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4492 mAh
Max charge power25 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (51% in 30 min)Yes (33% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:23 hr2:09 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:02 hr08:15 hr
Watching video13:42 hr13:00 hr
Gaming07:43 hr04:54 hr
Standby97 hr86 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A15 5G+15%
22:46 hr
Pixel 8a
19:43 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61209000 x 7000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens - 120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorHynix Hi5022QSony IMX787
Sensor size1/2.8"1/1.73"
Pixel size0.64 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution5 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length17 mm -
SensorSmartSense SC501CSSony IMX712
Sensor size1/5"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorGalaxyCore GC02M1 -
StabilizationNo -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 60
Preview - 71
Zoom - 126
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.0 -
Focal length26 mm -
SensorGalaxyCore GC013A -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNo -
StabilizationNo -
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A15 5G
83.7 dB
Pixel 8a+7%
89.3 dB

Other

CategoryBudgetMid-range
AnnouncedDecember 2023May 2024
Release dateDecember 2023May 2024
Launch price$199$499
SAR (head)0.8 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.46 W/kg -
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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