Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 4

$1,799

10categories won

4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy A15 5G takes the lead, while the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 4 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A15 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A15 5G

Galaxy A15 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 25W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 4

Galaxy Z Fold 4 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 4

Galaxy Z Fold 4 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A15 5G

Galaxy A15 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $1799.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A15 5G vs Galaxy Z Fold 4: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Screen size	6.5"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1812 x 2176Winner
Pixel density	396 ppiWinner	373 ppi
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	800 nits	1200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Process node	6 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	380,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1930	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	5 MP	12 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	4 MP
Max video	1080p at 30fps	8K at 24fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,400 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	25 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Weight	200 gWinner	263 g
Thickness	8.4 mmWinner	14.2 mm
Water resistance	None	IPX8
Build	Polycarbonate frame and back, glass front	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner screen

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Operating system	Android 14	Android 12L, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Specification	Galaxy A15 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 4
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$199Winner	$1,799