Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy M15
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
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Battery capacity
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Galaxy M15
Wired charging speed (25W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Galaxy M15
Screen size (6.5")
WinsWeight
Galaxy M21 2021
Total weight (192g)
WinsValue
Galaxy M15
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy M15 | Galaxy M21 2021 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.4" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | 60Hz | |
| — | 420 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) | Exynos 9611 (10 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 25W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 217g | 192g | |
| 9.3mm | 9mm | |
| Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| — | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy M15
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy M15
Highest resolution main camera.