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Galaxy A15 5G vs Galaxy S23

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A15 5G is supported until Dec 2028 at $4.01 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A15 5G 67 · Galaxy S23 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G $120
Buy with care$4.01/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 $175
Buy with care$8.77/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A15 5G 50Galaxy S23 70

The Galaxy S23's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A15 5G 38Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A15 5G 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A15 5G 80Galaxy S23 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy A15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A15 5G 36Galaxy S23 24

The Galaxy A15 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value
Galaxy A15 5G 67Galaxy S23 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A15 5GGalaxy S23
Price (street)$120$175
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetDimensity 6100+Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight200 g168 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilDec 2028Feb 2028
Galaxy A15 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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