Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy A71

Our verdict: If you want a bigger screen, the Samsung Galaxy A71 has 6.7"; if you prefer sharpness, the Samsung Galaxy A15 hits 396 PPI. Snap-happy users may prefer the Samsung Galaxy A71 and its 64MP rear camera. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads with a 32MP front-facing lens. Portability goes to the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 179g.

Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
396 371
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight
200 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£99.99 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung Galaxy A71
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 396 371
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight 200 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £99.99 £129.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A15's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A15 has the sharper display at 396 pixels per inch versus 371, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a 64 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £99.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A71 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A71 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A15 is more compact. It's 21g lighter at 179 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A15 is actually the more compact phone at 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A71 run?

Both phones run Android.