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Samsung Galaxy A15 4G vs Galaxy A03s

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Samsung Galaxy A15 4G vs Galaxy A03s

54 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
VS
40 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
Samsung Galaxy A03s

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A15 4G (with MediaTek Helio G99) that was released on December 11, 2023, against the Samsung Galaxy A03s, which is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 and came out 2 years and 4 months before. 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 4G
  • 2.7x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (394K versus 143K)
  • Delivers 127% higher peak brightness (810 against 357 nits)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
  • Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
  • 47% higher pixel density (396 vs 270 PPI)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Helio G99
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
  • The phone is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
  • Slow-motion recording at 120FPS
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's PLS TFT)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (25W versus 15W)

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A15 4G and Galaxy A03s 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 4G
vs
Galaxy A03s

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDPLS TFT
Size6.5 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI396 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness800 nits400 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.4%81.9%
Display features - DCI-P3 -
Display tests
RGB color space100%93.9%
PWM187 Hz806 Hz
Response time1 ms43 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity1126:1
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A15 4G+127%
810 nits
Galaxy A03s
357 nits

Design and build

Height160.1 mm (6.3 inches)164.2 mm (6.46 inches)
Width76.8 mm (3.02 inches)75.9 mm (2.99 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)9.1 mm (0.36 inches)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)196 g (6.91 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, YellowWhite, Black, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A15 4G and Samsung Galaxy A03s in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99MediaTek Helio P35
Max clock2200 MHz2350 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNo
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2PowerVR GE8320
GPU shading units12832
GPU clock1000 MHz680 MHz
FLOPS~281.6 GFLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A15 4G+174%
394125
Galaxy A03s
143617
CPU13776451263
GPU6441420113
Memory8401835388
UX10792936853
Total score394125143617
Samples[20 tests][6 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB3, 4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4X -
Memory clock2133 MHz -
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB32, 64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)
ROMOne UI 6One UI Core 5.0
OS size23 GB13.2 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W15 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (47% in 30 min)Yes (15% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:21 hr3:38 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing09:21 hr11:05 hr
Watching video15:42 hr15:35 hr
Gaming07:54 hr06:17 hr
Standby137 hr116 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A15 4G+4%
26:31 hr
Galaxy A03s
25:37 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61204128 x 3096
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)No
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 13 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
3) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP13 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm -
SensorHynix Hi5022Q -
Sensor size1/2.8" -
Pixel size0.64 micron -
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
Focal length17 mm -
SensorSmartSense SC501CS -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorGalaxyCore GC02M1 -
StabilizationNoDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels5 megapixels
Image resolution4128 x 30962560 x 1960
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
Focal length26 mm -
SensorGalaxyCore GC013ACMOS
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLELE, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*134
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A15 4G
83.8 dB
Galaxy A03s+3%
86.5 dB

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedDecember 2023August 2021
Release dateDecember 2023August 2021
Launch price$170$159
SAR (head) - 0.36 W/kg
SAR (body) - 1.09 W/kg
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 15 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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