Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
21.8Performance50.8
35.1Display53.3
30.1Camera47.3
53.1Battery47.9
46.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+29). 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 48
- 54% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 179% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 699
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+7% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 425 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,750 nits+119% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,658,175Bottom 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 410,856Bottom 46% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 273,971Bottom 50% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 1,950+179%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 5,100+173%Top 37% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+54% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 168 g+23% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.6 mm+18% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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