POCO X3 NFC vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
23.6Performance23
60.2Display35.1
34.2Camera30.1
49.4Battery43.7
44Features54.7
12 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and battery (+6). Samsung Galaxy A15 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- 160% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 11% lower thickness: 8.4 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 410,000+5%Top 83% | 390,000Top 87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740+1%Top 81% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950+3%Top 84% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g+7% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 14 (One UI 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 NFC | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |