Motorola Edge 30vsSamsung Galaxy M15 5G

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

Motorola
Motorola Edge 30
Edge 30
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion boasts an impressive battery life with up to 101 hours of endurance rating.
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion boasts an impressive display with excellent brightness, color accuracy, and refresh rate.
The main camera performs well in various lighting conditions, including low light and daylight shots.
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion's performance is solid, if not spectacular, with a potent Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.
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
Motorola Edge 30
2.50 GHz
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
2.20 GHz

RAM

Winner
Motorola Edge 30
8GB
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
4GB

Storage

Winner
Motorola Edge 30
256GB
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
128GB

Weight

Winner
Motorola Edge 30
155g
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
217g
Rank
Motorola Edge 30
Winner
#220
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#557
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Motorola Edge 30
#150
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#340
Design
Motorola Edge 30
#15
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#782
Display
Motorola Edge 30
#100
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#357
Performance
Motorola Edge 30
#382
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#625
Battery
Motorola Edge 30
#458
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#571
Camera
Motorola Edge 30
#200
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#525
item_phones_categoryId
Motorola Edge 30
#1
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
#1
Tie

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Specifications Comparison
Specification
Motorola Motorola Edge 30
Samsung Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE)
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
CPU
1×Cortex, A78 2.5GHz + 3×Cortex, A78 2.4GHz+ 4xCortex, A55 1.8 GHz
2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex, A76 +6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
6
Frequency
2.50
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 642L 608MHz
ARM Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
8
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
N/A
Capacity
256
128
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
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
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
2 microphones
Antutu Score
609900
442500
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Motorola Edge 30

Strengths

Unique Design: The back of the phone is covered with faux leather, making it soft to the touch and giving it a business-minded and classy look.
High-End Display: The 6.55-inch P-OLED display has a 1080p resolution, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and an extra-fast 144Hz refresh rate.
Excellent Brightness: The display is impressive with a maximum brightness of almost 950 nits in auto mode.
Good Camera Performance: The camera takes good photos with plenty of detail and contrast, even in low light conditions.
Fast Charging: The phone charges quickly, from zero to 82% in half an hour.
Impressive Sound Quality: The Dolby Atmos branded stereo speaker setup produces nice sound quality.
Under-Display Fingerprint Reader: The reader is fast and reliable.
Powerful Performance: The Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset provides enough power for demanding games and productivity tasks.

Weaknesses

No Official IP Rating: Despite being dust and splash resistant, the phone lacks official ingress protection.
No Expandable Storage: The storage is not expandable through microSD.
Soft Fine Details: Photos from the main camera can have soft fine details when pixel-peeping.
Visible Noise in Ultra-Wide Shots: Daylight shots taken with the ultra-wide cam can have visible noise and distortion around the edges.
No Telephoto Cam: A dedicated telephoto camera would have been nice for better zoom capabilities.
No Dedicated Night Mode on Ultra-Wide Cam: The ultrawide camera lacks a dedicated night mode, which can result in soft photos.
Stabilization Issues with Front Camera: Selfie videos recorded with the front cam can lack stabilization.
No HDR10+ Support in Video Recording: While the phone supports HDR10+, video recording does not support it.

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
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Motorola Edge 30

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is an upper mid-range device that boasts some impressive features, including a high-end chipset and display. Its unique design, featuring faux leather and a two-tone camera bump, gives it a business-minded and classy look. The phone also offers a fast 144hz refresh rate, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and a large 6.55-inch POLED display. With its impressive specs and stylish design, the Edge 30 Fusion is definitely worth considering for those in the market for a solid upper mid-range device.

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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