Honor V40vsSamsung Galaxy M15 5G

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor V40
V40
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Honor V40's battery life is inconsistent and may not meet expectations, particularly under heavy usage.
The Honor V40's display offers excellent color accuracy and smooth refresh rates, enhancing the overall visual experience.
The Honor V40's camera performance is a major letdown, with shaky footage and disappointing still photos overall.
The Honor V40's performance is mediocre, struggling with demanding apps and multitasking beyond casual use scenarios.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
Galaxy M15 5G
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G boasts an impressive battery life, lasting up to 12 hours and 42 minutes with moderate use.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G's display boasts exceptional color accuracy, smooth refresh rate, and durable construction overall.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G's camera excels in daylight photography but struggles with low-light conditions significantly.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G delivers impressive performance, offering smooth and efficient results at an affordable price point overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor V40
2.60 GHz
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
2.20 GHz

RAM

Winner
Honor V40
8GB
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
4GB

Storage

Tie
Honor V40
128GB
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
128GB

Weight

Winner
Honor V40
186g
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
217g
Rank
Honor V40
Winner
#353
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#557
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor V40
#116
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#340
Design
Honor V40
#164
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#782
Display
Honor V40
#263
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#357
Performance
Honor V40
#414
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#625
Battery
Honor V40
#432
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#571
Camera
Honor V40
#436
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#525

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor V40
Samsung Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
CPU
4x Cortex, A77 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex, A55 2.0GHz
2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex, A76 +6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
7
6
Frequency
2.60
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
ARM Mali-G77 MC9
ARM Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
8
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
N/A
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 2.1
N/A
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
N/A
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
N/A
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
2 microphones
Antutu Score
541437
442500
Antutu Version
Antutu v8
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
Z-axis + X-axis dual linear motors
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor V40

Strengths

The phone's design is sleek and premium, with a metal body that feels solid in the hand.
The screen is large and vibrant, making it perfect for watching videos or browsing the web.
The phone's performance is decent, with smooth multitasking and gaming capabilities.
The battery life is good, lasting a full day with moderate use.
The camera system has a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
The phone comes with a dedicated night mode for better low-light photography.
The Honor V40 has a fast charging feature that can charge the battery up to 80% in just 30 minutes.
The phone's weight is only 180 grams, making it very portable and easy to carry around.

Weaknesses

The camera performance is disappointing, with shaky video stabilization and subpar image quality.
The phone tends to get uncomfortably hot during intensive tasks such as gaming or video recording.
The Honor V40's processor is not powerful enough to handle demanding tasks without lagging behind.
The screen can sometimes freeze or glitch when playing high-performance games.
The camera struggles with exposure adjustments in bright lighting conditions, resulting in black flashes.
The images taken by the phone often look dull and lackluster, especially in good light.
The Honor V40's processor is not fast enough to take nighttime shots quickly compared to other phones.
The camera's dedicated night mode takes a long time to process and sometimes results in overprocessed images.

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G

Strengths

Excellent Display
Good Performance
Long-Lasting Battery
Software Experience
Big Battery and Long Battery Life

Weaknesses

Plastic Build
Limited Camera Capabilities
Read Full Reviews

Honor V40

The Honor V40, a smartphone touted as a powerhouse with impressive features, has left me with mixed emotions. While its performance in Asphalt 8 and Dead Trigger was satisfactory, the camera capabilities fell short of expectations. The video quality was marred by shaky stabilization and black flashes in bright light areas, while still photos lacked vibrancy and suffered from over-processing. Despite these drawbacks, I'll delve into the device's strengths and weaknesses, exploring its Mediatek 1000 Plus processor, cameras, and overall usability.

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G

The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G is a budget smartphone that packs a punch with its impressive features. The device boasts a stunning Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, making it almost flagship-level. The phone's build quality is also noteworthy, despite being made of plastic, which gives it a premium feel. In terms of performance, the Galaxy M15 5G delivers decent results for a budget device. The camera setup is satisfactory, with a wide-angle sensor and macro mode that produces good-quality photos. However, the night photography mode didn't make much of an impact, and video recording tops out at Full HD at 30fps. One of the standout features of this phone is its massive 6000mAh battery, which provides an incredible 12 hours and 42 minutes of battery life according to PCMark benchmarking. The addition of 25W fast charging support is also a welcome feature. Other notable aspects of the Galaxy M15 5G include its dual-SIM capabilities with 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 support, and NFC for contactless payments. While not perfect, this phone offers an excellent balance of features at an affordable price point. The display, software, and battery life are particularly notable strengths that set it apart from other budget smartphones.

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