PhoneLifespan

11 vs Galaxy M15 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 at $4.45 per month of safe use, while the 11 runs out in Feb 2028 ($17.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 11 73 · Galaxy M15 5G 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus 11 $340
Buy with care$17.14/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.45/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
11 90Galaxy M15 5G 50

The 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch 2k (3216×1440) 120hz ltpo 3.0 super fluid amoled, 525 ppi, dolby vision.

Performance
11 85Galaxy M15 5G 38

The 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
11 79Galaxy M15 5G 55

The 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
11 80Galaxy M15 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
11 24Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 14 months longer than the 11.

Value
11 73Galaxy M15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec11Galaxy M15 5G
Price (street)$340$150
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM8GB/16GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm
Weight205 g217 g
Water resistanceIP64None
Supported untilFeb 2028Apr 2029

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