Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
23Performance29.1
35.1Display54
30.1Camera65.9
43.7Battery55.1
54.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and display (+19). 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 10% lower weight: 200 g vs 222 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 55
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.9 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 500,000+28%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 900+23%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 2,650+39%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 40 MP+208% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+10% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+5% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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