Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10
21.8Performance28.9
35.1Display35.4
30.1Camera37.4
53.1Battery26.4
46.7Features49.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G wins this phone face-off, 34.9 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27). Samsung Galaxy S10 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 M15 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 26
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 76% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
- 67% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 15 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 37 vs 30
- 220% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 5 MP
- 39% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 396 ppi
- 28% lower weight: 157 g vs 217 g
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+7% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 550 ppi+39% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 16 MP+220% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+76% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 157 g+28% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.8 mm+16% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |