Lecture on Samsung Galaxy A15 4G Review

Overview

• Presenter: Will from GSM Arena
• Focus: Samsung Galaxy A15 4G review

Key Features & Design

• Display: 6.5-inch AMOLED, 1080p resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
• Design: Glossy plastic back, matte plastic frame
  • Attracts smudges easily
  • No IP rated ingress protection
• Audio: Headphone jack, single bottom-firing speaker
  • Good loudness but average audio quality
• Fingerprint Reader: Built into the power key, fast and reliable

Storage & Software

• Storage Options: 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD
• Software: Samsung One UI 6, based on Android 14
  • Full suite of functions except always-on display, DeX, Studio Video Editor
  • Eligible for 3 major Android updates, 4 years of security patches

Performance

• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99
  • No 5G support
  • Bottom-tier performance but adequate for everyday tasks
• Battery: 5000mAh
  • Excellent battery life: 15 hours and 28 minutes active use
  • Charging: 25W (no charger included), 0 to 47% in 30 mins, full charge in 81 mins

Camera System

• Main Camera: 50MP
  • Decent 12.5MP photos, lively colors, low noise, wide dynamic range
  • Poor digital zoom, soft and blotchy low-light photos
  • Night mode available
• Ultra-Wide Camera: 5MP
  • Lively colors, wide dynamic range, low detail
  • Poor low-light performance, no night mode
• Macro Camera: 2MP
  • Low detail, narrow dynamic range
• Video: 1080p recording, no electronic stabilization

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Smooth AMOLED display
• Excellent battery life
• Solid camera performance for price

Cons

• No ingress protection
• Average audio quality
• Low-tier chipset
• Poor low-light camera performance

Conclusion

• Recommendation: Solid budget phone, ideal if 5G is not needed
• Alternatives: Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A25