Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
21.8Performance34.4
35.1Display49.1
30.1Camera40.8
53.1Battery36.9
46.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+14). Samsung Galaxy M15 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 M15 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 37
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+5% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 421 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,300 nits+63% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 746,547Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 252,025Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 127,819Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 144,909Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 221,794Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 1,430+105%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 3,550+90%Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+50% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 171 g+21% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.9 mm+15% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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