PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ 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 $4.47 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.51/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 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.

Realme 12 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.51/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Galaxy M15 5G 50

The 12 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch curved amoled, 2412x1080, 120hz.

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Galaxy M15 5G 38

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Galaxy M15 5G 55

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Galaxy M15 5G 100

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

Software longevity
12 Pro+ 23Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 14 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Galaxy M15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M15 5G at $4.47 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Galaxy M15 5G
Price (street)$300$150
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm
Weight196 g217 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilJan 2028Apr 2029

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