POCO X5 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
23.6Performance23
44.8Display35.1
29.8Camera30.1
47.8Battery43.7
44Features54.7
11 spec wins — POCO X53 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and battery (+4). 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 X5
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+13% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000+5%Top 82% | 390,000Top 87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+24%Top 77% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+6%Top 80% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 14 (One UI 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |