Is the Galaxy A15 5G good for gaming?

Only for light games. The Dimensity 6100+ and 6GB of RAM run casual titles fine, but demanding games need lower settings and may stutter.

Does the Galaxy A15 5G have a microSD slot?

Yes. It takes a microSD card up to 1TB, so you can add storage beyond the built-in 128GB.

How does it compare with the Galaxy A25 5G?

The A25 5G has an AMOLED screen, a faster Exynos chip and stereo speakers. The A15 5G is the cheaper pick with similar battery life and the same 50MP main camera.

Does it have a headphone jack?

Yes, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, alongside USB-C charging.

Is the display AMOLED?

No. It is a 6.6-inch FHD+ PLS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, so blacks are less deep than on AMOLED phones.

What comes in the box?

The phone, a USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool. Samsung does not include a charger.

Where is the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 128GB cheapest?

At MetroMotive, for $52.82, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 128GB

The Galaxy A15 5G is Samsung's entry-level 5G phone. It pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip and 6GB of RAM with a 6.6-inch FHD+ PLS LCD, a 50MP main camera, and 128GB of storage that expands via microSD. It suits budget buyers who want a big screen, long battery life and dependable software support rather than speed. Against rivals like the Redmi Note 13 5G and Moto G 5G, it gives up a high refresh rate and fast charging but wins on Samsung's longer update policy and One UI polish. Reviewers call it a solid all-rounder for the money, though heavy gamers should look elsewhere.

Best forBudget buyers who want 5GFirst smartphone or a backup phoneLong battery life and a big screenSamsung One UI fans on a tight budget

Pros

Bright, sharp 6.6-inch FHD+ display
128GB storage plus microSD expansion up to 1TB
50MP main camera takes good daylight shots
Large 5,000mAh battery lasts a full day
Samsung promises years of software updates
3.5mm headphone jack and side fingerprint reader

Cons

Dimensity 6100+ is slow for gaming and heavy multitasking
PLS LCD tops out at 90Hz, no AMOLED
25W charging is slow to refill the 5,000mAh cell
2MP macro lens is largely decorative
No water resistance rating

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Galaxy A15 5G as a dependable budget phone. They praise the screen, battery life and storage for the class, and criticise sluggish performance under load and slow charging.

What people mention

PerformanceCriticisedReviewers say the Dimensity 6100+ handles daily apps but stutters in games and heavy multitasking.
BatteryPraisedOwners report the 5,000mAh battery gets through a full day and often into a second.
DisplayPraisedThe 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD is called bright and sharp, though some miss AMOLED contrast.
ChargingCriticisedReviewers note 25W charging takes well over an hour to fill the battery.
CameraMixedThe 50MP main camera pleases in daylight, but low-light shots are noisy and the macro lens is seen as filler.
StoragePraisedBuyers like the 128GB base storage and the microSD slot for cheap expansion.

About the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 128GB

The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a smartphone with 5G connectivity, 128GB of built-in storage and a triple rear camera. Storage can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.

It has a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2400). It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ octa-core processor with 6GB of RAM, and runs Android 13 with One UI Core.

The rear cameras are a 50 MP main, an 8 MP ultra-wide and a 2 MP macro. A 13 MP camera is on the front. The 5000mAh battery supports 25W fast charging.

Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, octa-core
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB internal, expandable up to 1TB via microSD
Display: 6.6 in PLS LCD, FHD+ (1080 x 2400)
Rear camera: 50 MP main (f/1.8), 8 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 2 MP macro (f/2.4)
Front camera: 13 MP (f/2.0)
Operating system: Android 13 with One UI Core
Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
Battery: 5000mAh
Charging: 25W fast charging
Ports: USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Dimensions: 165.7 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 7.05 oz (200 g)
In the box: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G smartphone, power adapter, charging cable, SIM removal tool

Questions and answers

Is the Galaxy A15 5G good for gaming?: Only for light games. The Dimensity 6100+ and 6GB of RAM run casual titles fine, but demanding games need lower settings and may stutter.
Does the Galaxy A15 5G have a microSD slot?: Yes. It takes a microSD card up to 1TB, so you can add storage beyond the built-in 128GB.
How does it compare with the Galaxy A25 5G?: The A25 5G has an AMOLED screen, a faster Exynos chip and stereo speakers. The A15 5G is the cheaper pick with similar battery life and the same 50MP main camera.
Does it have a headphone jack?: Yes, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, alongside USB-C charging.
Is the display AMOLED?: No. It is a 6.6-inch FHD+ PLS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, so blacks are less deep than on AMOLED phones.
What comes in the box?: The phone, a USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool. Samsung does not include a charger.
Where is the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 128GB cheapest?: At MetroMotive, for $52.82, as of our latest check.