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Galaxy A15 5G vs iPhone Air

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Galaxy A15 5G
· 2023

Galaxy A15 5G

$199
78.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
78.0
Benchmark
Performance64/100
Camera84/100
Battery86/100
iPhone Air
· 2025

iPhone Air

$999
78.1/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
78.1
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera82/100
Battery58/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A15 5G:
  • ✓$800 lower launch MSRP ($199 vs $999)
  • ✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,851 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy iPhone Air:
  • ✓35g lighter chassis (165g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy A15 5GiPhone Air
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechSuper AMOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.5"6.5"
Resolution & Density2340x1080 (396 ppi)2736x1260 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate90 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness800 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 14iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory4 GB12 GB
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.848 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera5 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens13 MP, f/218 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm
Weight200 g165 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh3,149 mAh
Wired Fast Charging25W wired fast charging20W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$199$999
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone Air ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 82/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy A15 5G:
Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+1,851 mAh more) · Lower launch price: $199 (save $800)
When to buy iPhone Air:
Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A15 5G vs iPhone Air

Which phone is better: Galaxy A15 5G or iPhone Air?

iPhone Air leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.1/100 compared to Galaxy A15 5G (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy A15 5G and iPhone Air?

Galaxy A15 5G is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy A15 5G and iPhone Air?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy A15 5G scores 84/100 in camera performance, while iPhone Air scores 82/100.

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