Is the Galaxy M15 5G any good? Find out the price and technical specifications of the Samsung cell phone

The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G was launched in March 2024 and arrived in the Brazilian market at a suggested price of R$ 1,499. With exclusive sale in the manufacturer's online store and in the markets of partner retailers, the cell phone appears in Mercado Livre at the same launch price — 1,499 Brazilian real. As for the previous generation (Galaxy M14), the changes are visible in performance (the brand abandoned the octa-core of its own production and measured the Dimensity 6100+, from MediaTek), in the panel, with Super AMOLED technology and in the photographic system, which retained the thick main camera, But it gets a 5-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

The highlight of the Galaxy M15 5G is its battery configurations: with a long-lasting capacity (6,000 mAh), the smartphone can play up to 25 hours of videos, without going near the sockets. As for charging, it supports 25W fast charging, in the following lines TechTudo Preparing a guide with technical specifications and main characteristics of the model; paying off.

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Galaxy M15 5G technical sheet

• Screen size: 6.5 inches
• Screen resolution: FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080 pixels)
• Screen panel: Super AMOLED
• Rear camera: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP
• Front camera: 13 MP
• System: Android 14
• Processor: Dimension 6100+
• RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 128 GB
• Memory card: Yes
• Battery: 6,000 mAh
• Weight: 217 grams
• Dimensions: 160.1 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm
• Colors: grey, light blue and dark blue
• Launch: March 2024
• Launch price: R$1,499

Screen and design

The Galaxy M15 5G arrives with a wide 6.5-inch display and Full HD+ resolution (2340 x 1080 pixels). The technology chosen is Super AMOLED, which delivers vibrant colours, high contrast and high brightness. One of the most notable features, without a doubt, is the 90Hz refresh rate, which makes navigation even smoother. Additionally, the screen has a maximum brightness of 800 nits and a Vision Booster feature that improves screen visibility. Furthermore, the M15 panel has received Eye Care certification from SGS, based on its ability to reduce the harmful effects of blue light.

As for the design, the manufacturer notes a clean and compact appearance. With floating edges and a linear camera design, the phone comes with dimensions of 160.1 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm and a weight of 217 grams. The back has a checkered texture that is able to reflect light. The Galaxy M15 5G phone was launched in three different colors, with light hues: grey, light blue, and dark blue.

camera

The camera array is another highlight of the Galaxy M15's technical sheet. For him, the South Korean brand has made three different lenses available, in addition to the front sensor. Check out how the cameras are organized below:

• 50-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 lens aperture;
• 5MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 aperture;
• 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture;
• 13-megapixel front camera and f/2.0 lens aperture.

In addition to the 50MP high-resolution main camera, the rear system also has two additional lenses: a 5MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. To enhance the photography experience, the rear sensor has flash, autofocus, and up to ten times digital zoom – Samsung mentions professional-level shots.

For selfies and video calls, the M15 has a 13-megapixel resolution. As for videos, the model is capable of recording in Full HD at 30 fps (frames per second) and also allows slow motion recordings, in high resolution at 120 fps.

Performance and storage

The Galaxy M15 5G is equipped with MediaTek Dimensions 6100+. The 2023 chip has eight cores and can reach a maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz – as well as being manufactured using a 6nm process. In addition to working with high-resolution cameras and displays with high refresh rates, one of the most notable features of the MediaTek octa-core processor is its support for 5G networks. The processor currently appears in the AnTuTu benchmark platform performance ranking in 46th place with a total of 43,027 points.

As for RAM, the M15 comes in a single 4GB variant. As for storage, the smartphone only has a 128GB option. However, it is worth noting that it has a memory card slot, allowing storage expansion by up to 1TB via microSD card.

battery

The Galaxy M15 5G arrives with a 6,000 mAh battery – a capacity only seen in Samsung's M family models. With this capacity, the phone can provide up to 128 hours of audio playback and 23 hours of continuous 4G Internet use. When recharging, it supports 25W fast charging, although the manufacturer provides a 15W charger in the box. Check out other official information about the smartphone battery below:

• Video playback: up to 25 hours;
• Internet usage (Wi-Fi): up to 23 hours;

Android version and additional features

The Galaxy M15 5G phone leaves the factory running the Android 14 operating system, which is the latest version of the Google system, within the One UI 6.1 interface, which is from Samsung itself. However, the brand promises updates up to Android 18 and another five years of security updates.

As for connectivity, the device is equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.3. In addition, it supports 5G internet and NFC, allowing you to make contactless payments.

Regarding additional features, the M15 phone comes with a fingerprint sensor located on the side and contains several sensors, such as: accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, and virtual proximity sensor.

Furthermore, the model features an “Audio Focus” feature, which is designed to highlight sound from annoying noise, adding more clarity and sharpness to voice calls. In addition, the user also has the “Samsung Knox Vault”, which was created to protect confidential data, such as PINs, passwords and patterns, in a separate, invulnerable vault.

Price and place of purchase

On Samsung's official website, the Galaxy M15 5G costs R$1,499. With cash payment, the price can drop to R$1,349. In Mercado Livre, it also shows value 1,499 Brazilian real.

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Samsung Galaxy M15 5G (128GB)

With information from Samsung.

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