Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 – Price, Specs & Features

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Samsung Galaxy A15

Dimensity 6100+
6 nm
5000 mAh
25W
6.5"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
1080p@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy M16

Dimensity 6300
6 nm
5000 mAh
25W
6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
1080p@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy M16

General

Launch Date

December 11, 2023

February 27, 2025

Availability

Available Now

Android 14

Android 15

Custom UI

One UI 6

One UI 7

OS Updates

4 Years

6 Years

Security Updates

5 Years

6 Years

Body

Dimensions

160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm

Thickness

8.4 mm

7.9 mm

Weight

200 g

191 g

Build Details

Plastic Back, Plastic Frame

IP Rating

IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))

Display

Size

6.5 inches

6.7 inches

Type

Super AMOLED

Refresh Rate

90 Hz

Peak Brightness

420 nits

800 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels

Pixel Density

396 ppi

385 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

84.3 %

86.0 %

Performance

Chipset¹

Mediatek Dimensity 6100+

Mediatek Dimensity 6300

Process Size

6 nm

CPU

Octa-core
2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

Octa-core
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

RAM & Storage

4GB 128GB
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB
8GB 256GB

4GB 128GB
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB

RAM Type

LPDDR4X

Expandable Memory

Yes

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), AF

5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)

50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF

5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)

OIS

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR, 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps

Video Recording Features

gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.0, (wide)

13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Selfie Video Recording

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

SIM 1

12 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78

11 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78

SIM 2

12 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78

11 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

25W

Wireless Charging

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Yes

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass

Others

Virtual proximity sensing

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Magical Blue, Optimistic Blue

Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink

Price in India

₹17999

₹12999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy M16 with its Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A15 with the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Samsung Galaxy M16 offers 6 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy A15 provides 4 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy M16 offers 6 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A15's 5 years.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy M16 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 90 Hz refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy M16 also boasts a brighter screen with 800 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 25W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Samsung Galaxy M16 includes an IP54 rating, while Samsung Galaxy A15 lacks an official IP rating.

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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.