Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 26989 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26989.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 396 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A15 | Nord CE 3 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 26, 2023 | July 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 160.1 x 8.4 mm | 75.5 x 162.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 184 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Light Blue, Blue Black, Blue | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 93.4% |
| Features | 800nits | Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A(703~733MHz)/n40/n41/n78. NSA: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | up to 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and 5 Years of Security Maintenance, Samsung Knox Vault | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, X-axis linear motor, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR | Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, Google Lens, Extra HD, Pro Mode, 0.6x - 20x Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Main) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6 | OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1 × Cortex-A78 2.7GHz & 3 × Cortex-A78 2.4GHz & 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 44 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 106 hours | |