Samsung Galaxy A05vsSamsung Galaxy A15
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A15 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A15 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy A15 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 199 — USD 100 more than the Samsung Galaxy A05. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy A15 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy A15 takes Display — led by refresh rate (90 Hz).
- Samsung Galaxy A15 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (13 MP).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A05 and Samsung Galaxy A15.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A05 and Samsung Galaxy A15.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.5 in.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want more room for photos and apps — 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want a sharper screen — 396 ppi vs 262 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want smoother scrolling — 90 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 450 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if you want a better camera — 82 pts vs 68 pts.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A05
- Samsung Galaxy A15
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A05
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if price matters most. It costs USD 99, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A15
Choose Samsung Galaxy A15 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 199.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- 720p 60 Hz display
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy A15
- AMOLED 90 Hz
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 4 years of updates
- Helio G99 is modest
- Slow 25 W charging
- Plastic build