Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
21.8Performance82.4
35.1Display66
30.1Camera47.3
53.1Battery71.7
46.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G16 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and features (+48). 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+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.7 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 516 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 3,393+385%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 11,515+517%Top 2% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+22% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g+12% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.3 mm+22% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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