Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
21.8Performance55.2
35.1Display51.4
30.1Camera55.8
53.1Battery49.1
46.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G13 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and features (+27). 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 49
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
- 265% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 1,866
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,862 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 2,250+222%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 6,804+265%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g+12% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8.2 mm+12% |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |