Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
21.8Performance72.6
35.1Display50
30.1Camera63.5
53.1Battery49.1
46.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G13 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and camera (+33). 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
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 860% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,655 nits+107% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 699Bottom 12% | 3,003+330%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,866Bottom 11% | 9,129+389%Top 14% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 64 %Bottom 28% |
| 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 48 MP+860% |
| 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 197 g+9% |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8.2 mm+12% |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |