Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
23Performance54
35.1Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
43.7Battery71.6
54.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G13 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+31). 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
- 12% lower weight: 200 g vs 227 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 55
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.73 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 1,550,000+297%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 2,050+181%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 5,500+189%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+12% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+8% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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