Samsung Galaxy A15  8/256Gb 5G

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G price in Kenya is Kes 22,000 for 128GB/6GB and Kes 26500 for 1256GB. The Galaxy A15 5G has a 6.5-inch PLS LCD screen with an Infinity-V notch, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It runs on an Octa-core Mediatek processor with 64GB internal memory, 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB, and 128GB 8GB RAM, and is based on Android 14. Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has a dual rear main camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro sensor. At the front, it features a 13MP (wide) selfie camera. The Front is made of glass, and the body and back are plastic. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging out of the box. The smartphone is available at swagadgets.co.ke in Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green

Price and Technical Features of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Product Description

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Design

The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G boasts a sleek, modern design. As a budget smartphone, cheap materials (plastic and glass) have been used to reduce the cost of production and pricing. The slim profile and rounded edges make it comfortable to hold.  Besides, the plastic back panel with a matte finish adds a touch of class, sophistication, and elegance. Galaxy A15  5G is now available in various colors: Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Magical Blue, Optimistic Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A15  5G Display

Its v-notched 6.5-inch PLS LCD stands out. Boasting a 90 refresh rate and 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density), the Full HD+ resolution and vibrant colors create an immersive visual experience, especially when immersed in games or video streaming. The bezels are thin and minimized to maximize viewing space.

Notably, the distinctive waterdrop notch at the top houses the front-facing camera. This does not interfere with your viewing experience as you watch Netflix or YouTube on the handset or immerse yourself in epic gaming.

Camera Set up

The handset packs a 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) selfie camera that takes decent selfies and records quality 1080p videos at 30fps.

The main camera consists of a triple setup consists of:

• 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
• 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
• 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

The cameras capture fantastic pictures with an outstanding balance of black and white and color saturation. Capture awesome 1080p@30fps as you leverage the LED flash, panorama, and HDR features, which help with the adaptability of different scenes and circumstances.

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is powered by an Octa-core processor Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) and is anchored by 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and dedicated MicroSD for additional storage.

Running on Android 14, Galaxy A15 5G handles day-to-day tasks and multitasking efficiently and is user-friendly even as you navigate through apps and browse the internet. While it is an average gaming smartphone, it takes most casual games well. Notwithstanding, for a budget phone, the A15’s overall performance is impressive.

Other Notable Key Features

Galaxy A15 is 5G network-enabled and equipped for fast uploading and downloading of pictures, videos, and other supported heavy files.

Its side-mounted fingerprint scanner is fast and accurate. The scanner combines well with facial recognition for unlocking the device and enhances security access to your phone.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has a USB-C port for wired data transfer, charging, and expandable storage via a microSD card slot. Connectivity and communication are enhanced by the Bluetooth installed for pairing, besides Wi-Fi connectivity (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct), accurate positioning (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSPS), and NFC. The Galaxy A15 5G supports FM Radio and a 3.5mm jack port.

Battery Life

The powerful and large capacity 5,000mAh battery is a significant highlight for the Samsung Galaxy A15. As an average user, you will have at least 1.5 days of usage time before recharging. Samsung’s One UI includes power-saving features that can help stretch the battery life further. To recharge, use the 15W wired fast charging unit that gets you going quickly.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Pros

• Sleek, slim design and excellent aesthetics
• Friendly pricing on the budget smartphone
• 5G network connectivity
• Decent storage specifications (up to 256GB internal storage 8GB RAM)
• Additional memory support (dedicated MicroSDXC).
• Decent camera setup.
• Great display, resolution, and refresh rate for immersive gaming and cinematic viewing
• 3.5mm jack port supported
• FM Radio supported
• NFC support
• Powerful 5,000mAh battery that matches demands placed on the Galaxy A15 5G
• Supports fast charging

Cons

• No 4K Video recording
• Samsung Galaxy has no glass front (Gorilla Glass) protector
• Not waterproof
• It has no Gyro-EIS support for video recording
• No wireless charging
• Seems cheap due to the type and quality of material used.
• Not yet on the market.