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Galaxy M15 5G vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 at $17.13 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M15 5G runs out in Apr 2029 ($4.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M15 5G 71 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 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 M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M15 5G 50Galaxy S24 Ultra 100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy M15 5G 38Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M15 5G 55Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M15 5G 100Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

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

Software longevity
Galaxy M15 5G 40Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 22 months longer than the Galaxy M15 5G.

Value
Galaxy M15 5G 71Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M15 5GGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$150$949
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight217 g232 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilApr 2029Jan 2031

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