Moto G Power (2026) vs Galaxy A15 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A15 5G is supported until Dec 2028 at $4.00 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Galaxy A15 5G 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Moto G Power (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G $120

Buy with care$4.00/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Galaxy A15 5G 50

The Moto G Power (2026)'s screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, up to 1000 nits.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Galaxy A15 5G 38

The Moto G Power (2026)'s MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Galaxy A15 5G 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Galaxy A15 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Galaxy A15 5G 36

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Galaxy A15 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A15 5G at $4.00 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Galaxy A15 5G
Price (street)	$250	$120
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Dimensity 6100+
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm
Weight	208 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	None
Supported until	Jan 2029	Dec 2028

Moto G Power (2026) full verdict →Galaxy A15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.