Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
21.8Performance66.1
35.1Display53.6
30.1Camera46.5
53.1Battery70.5
46.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+48) and performance (+44). 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
- 22% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.7 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,900 nits+138% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 2,438+249%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 8,035+331%Top 19% |
| 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 S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+22% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 193 g+11% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.4 mm+20% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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