Samsung is slowly but surely testing One UI 7.0 for older Galaxy models. Although the stable version has only rolled out to the Galaxy S25 series so far, test builds have been popping up for other devices. Surprisingly the latest is the entry-level Galaxy A15. The phone has been spotted running One UI 7.0 in Samsung’s Remote Test Lab (RTL).

What’s RTL, and why does it matter?

RTL, or Remote Test Lab, is a virtual testing environment where developers and testers can try out software on devices without needing the physical hardware. Recently, users noticed the Galaxy A15 running One UI 7.0 in RTL, which means Samsung is actively testing the update for this device.

However, don’t get too excited just yet, as it doesn’t guarantee the update will roll out to actual Galaxy A15 devices anytime soon. Samsung is still in the testing phase, and it could take several weeks before the stable build reaches users.

According to recent reports, the Galaxy S24 FE is expected to receive the stable One UI 7.0 update on March 31st. It’s unlikely that the A15 will receive the update before the S24 FE, given Samsung’s usual rollout pattern for major updates.

What’s new in One UI 7.0 for the Galaxy A15?

The Galaxy A15 launched in late 2023 with Android 14 and One UI 6.0, so One UI 7.0 will be its first major update. Users can look forward to new features like:

• Split mode for quick settings and notifications
• NowBar
• More customization options for the home screen and lock screen

That said, don’t expect AI features like those on the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy A15’s hardware likely isn’t powerful enough to support advanced AI capabilities.

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The Amazon Prime Day sale has just kicked off in the US bringing great deals across various different products. Gadgets are also seeing a catchy discount, with the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G being one of the best budget phones right now. For under $200, here’s why it is a great deal.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G: What’s the deal?

As of right now, the Galaxy A15 5G is on sale on Amazon for just $180. This deal is for the 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage variant. Just last month, the same model went on special sale in India as well. Despite its affordable pricing, buyers get access to a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display that supports FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits of peak brightness. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this model, which supports 25W wired fast charging as well.

Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, which supports 5G networking. Even the storage can be expanded by up to 1TB via a microSDXC card slot (hybrid dual nano SIM slot). For optics, you get a 50-megapixel main camera with a 5-megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macros shooter. Meanwhile, the front houses a 13-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Other notable features a side mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.3, Android 14 OS based One UI 6.1 custom skin out of the box, and up to 3 major Android updates.

The Galaxy A15 5G being so affordable means that Samsung did cut some corners, which is evident with the plastic back and plastic frame. But a 5G phone with an OLED screen and decent specs for under $200 is still a great deal for those on a tight budget. So if you’re looking for a no-nonsense phone with a decent package of specs and features. Samsung’s Galaxy A15 5G might be the one for you.

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Samsung continues to expand its product lineup, catering to every budget with a range of phones. While the company is gearing up for the Galaxy S24 series, it also introduces affordable models like the Galaxy A05. Now, a new addition to these models is the Galaxy A15 5G, featuring a notable characteristic that we usually associate with “high-end” phones. Here are the details…

Samsung’s Galaxy A15 5G Shines with OLED, Priced at Just $139

Although Samsung is the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, the company is more than just that; it has a complex structure with various departments. One such department is Samsung Display, responsible for producing screens for both Samsung and competitors like Apple, giving the company a unique position in the tech world.

It seems that Samsung Display has managed to reduce costs so significantly that even entry-level phones will soon come with OLED displays. The first example of this is the Galaxy A15 5G. The company had already surprised everyone by using OLED displays in the Galaxy A1X and A2X models earlier this year. However, there has been silence on this front since those models.

Now, a market chain in the United States that sells technological products, Walmart, has revealed the features of the Galaxy A15 5G, including its OLED display, in a listing. According to the information, the phone’s launch price will be $139, approximately 4,000 TL. Despite this low price, it will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display.

On the processor side, the phone will be equipped with a MediaTek chipset, likely the Dimensity 6100 Plus, although it’s not confirmed. It will also have 4 GB RAM and expandable 128 GB internal storage via a MicroSD card.

The Galaxy A15 5G, expected to attract attention with its camera performance, comes with a triple setup: a 50-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, there’s a 13-megapixel selfie camera. The potential battery size is 5,000mAh, and it supports 25W fast charging. The exact release date is unknown, but it is expected to hit shelves shortly after Samsung’s announcement in the coming days.

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A lot more smartphones are expected to launch in November compared to October. A handful of brands have already either confirmed or hinted at their upcoming releases.

The star products are flagships from Chinese brands. They will feature the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which made its global debut inside the Xiaomi 14 series.

There will be some budget models from multiple brands as well. But they are not so interesting as they won’t bring anything new to the entry-level segment.

At least 12 brands are anticipated to release new phones next month. The list includes Lava, iQOO, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, OnePlus, Redmi, Poco, Samsung, Honor, Infinix, and Tecno.

Let’s check out these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones in November 2023

Lava Blaze 2 5G

The Lava Blaze 2 5G is set to launch in India on November 2 (Thursday). It will be announced in a YouTube livestream at 12 PM IST.

Thanks to official teasers and leaks, we know a few things about this device. It will sport a slightly boxy design and a circular camera module with a ring LED light for notifications.

The phone is tipped to house a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is expected to start around ₹9000-₹10000 and will be available in three colors (black, blue, and purple).

iQOO 12 Series

The iQOO 12 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 7 (Tuesday). It will be unveiled at an event that will begin at 7 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese video streaming platforms.

The lineup consists of two models, namely iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro. They will bring a new design and updated specs.

As per leaks and teasers, both of them will be almost identical. They will arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 50MP (OV50H) + 50 MP (JN1 ultrawide) + 64MP (OV64B 3x) triple camera system, dual stereo speakers, and 120W wired charging.

The pro model will flaunt a curved display with 2K resolution compared to a flat and brighter (3000 nits) display on the vanilla variant. The former will also support wireless charging.

Oppo A2

The Oppo A2 will be announced in China on November 11 (Saturday). Going by the leaks and teasers, the device will likely be the same as the recently released Oppo A79 5G.

The phone will come with a 7.99mm thin body and weigh 193g. It will be fitted with a 6.72-inch centered punch-hole FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD).

Further, the handset will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will feature a 50MP + 2MP dual camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The Oppo A2 will be available in Ice Crystal Purple, Clear Wave Green, and Quiet Sea Black color options.

Vivo X100 Series

The Vivo X100 series is rumored to go official in China on November 17 (Friday). The lineup is expected to include three devices, such as Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and Vivo X100 Pro Plus.

As per teasers and leaks, the series will come with a  new Vario-APO-Sonnar lens for a periscope zoom camera. This feature could be exclusive to the Pro Plus model, which is also said to come with LPDDR5T RAM.

All three phones are anticipated to house different chipsets. The top-end Pro Plus will likely feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC as compared to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip inside the pro version. Whereas, the vanilla variant will be powered by a Dimensity 9300 chipset.

Like their predecessors, the handsets will be available in glass and leather finishes.

Realme GT 5 Pro

The Realme GT 5 Pro is expected to launch in China in November. As the name suggests, it will be the brand’s next-gen flagship smartphone.

The handset has been confirmed to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Thanks to leaks, we also know most of its other specs.

The device will arrive with a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved display, a 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto)  +  8MP (ultrawide) triple camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, a 10,000mm² cooling system, and an IP rating,

Finally, it is said to be backed by a 5,400mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 could launch in China by the end of November or in December. A lot about it is out via official teasers and leaks.

Unsurprisingly, the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. It will flaunt a 6.82-inch BOE X1 OLED display. This centered punch-hole curved screen will offer a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels, a 1Hz-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, 0.35 JNCD, 2600 nits peak brightness level, and a DisplayMate A+ rating.

Further, the handset is expected to come with a 50MP (wide) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 64MP (3x periscope) triple camera system, a 32MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage,an  alert slider, and an IR blaster,

Last but not least, it will draw energy from a 5,400mAh battery and support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Redmi K70 Series

The Redmi K70 series might go official in November. The lineup is anticipated to include three models — a vanilla version and two pro variants.

One of the pros will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the second one will house a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. But both of them will carry support for 120W wired charging.

On the other hand, the standard version is tipped to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Unfortunately, not much is known about these smartphones as of writing this article.

Redmi 13C and Poco C65

The Redmi 13C may be released in November. Almost everything about it is out via multiple leaks.

The device will arrive with a 6.74-inch dewdrop notched 90Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Helio G85 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support over USB Type-C port.

It will also come with a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi 13C will be also sold as Poco C65 in some markets. This phone could also debut in November.

Samsung Galaxy A15

Samsung might debut its next-gen affordable smartphone Galaxy A15 in November. It will be available in both 4G and 5G variants.

As per leaks, the handset will arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50MP + 5MP + 2MP triple camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a MicroSD card slot, a 5,000mAh battery, and 25W charging support. 

The 5G model will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus chip, while the 4G version will house a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

Honor X50 GT

The Honor X50 GT might launch in China as early as November. It is said to come with a Huawei Mate X5-inspired design.

The phone is tipped to feature a 6.81-inch FHD+ OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and a 4,800mAh battery. For photography and videography, it will use a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP selfie camera.

In other words, the X50 GT will be a minor upgrade over its predecessor X40 GT.

Infinix Smart 8

The Infinix Smart 8 might go official in November. It will be an entry-level smartphone from the brand and will succeed the Smart 7 from earlier this year.

As per certifications and benchmarks, it will arrive with an HD+ display, a Unisoc T606 chip, 3GB RAM, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

Additionally, based on its predecessor, we can expect the device to come with dual cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Tecno Spark 20 Series and Spark Go 2024

The Tecno Spark 20 series and Spark Go 2024 smartphones could debut in November. The former lineup will include at least three devices, such as Spark 20, Spark 20 Pro, and Spark 20C.

According to benchmark listings, the Spark 20, Spark 20C, and Spark Go 2024 will be powered by Helio G85, Helio P35, and Unisoc T606 chips, respectively.

On the other hand, there’s no info on the chipset inside the Spark 20 Pro, But we know that it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

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We recently reported that Samsung plans to launch both a 4G and a 5G variant of the Galaxy A15 smartphone in Europe. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy A15 was expected to debut with an IPS LCD display, however, a new report suggests that Samsung is planning on an upgrade.

TheElec has mentioned that the upcoming Galaxy A15 will come with an OLED screen instead of the usual LCD. This is a notable change because it’s the first time a Galaxy A1 series phone, which is known for its affordability, will have an OLED display.

In earlier news, it was mentioned that the phone will come with a 6.4-inch screen that refreshes at 90 times per second. When it comes to taking pictures, there’s a rumor that the Galaxy A15 will have a 50MP main camera on the back. The information about the other two cameras is still a secret, but it’s expected to have wide-angle and close-up cameras. For taking selfies, the phone might have a 13MP front camera.

The phone is likely to come with Android 14 and Samsung’s One UI 6 already installed. Some reports hint that Samsung could officially introduce the Galaxy A15 in the first part of 2024. The Galaxy A14 5G has a Dimensity 700 SoC, so it will be interesting to see what SoC the brand opts for this time. Battery specifications are likely to remain unchanged, so we might get a 5,000mAh battery supporting 15W fast charging.

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Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy A15 smartphone, and recent reports suggest that it will come in both 4G and 5G versions for the European market. The report comes from Galaxyclub, revealing some key details about the Galaxy A15. As per the publication, the device is expected to feature a 6.4-inch display, possibly with a 90Hz refresh rate.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Galaxy A15 is rumored to include a 50MP primary camera on the rear. While the details of the other two sensors remain undisclosed, it’s likely to incorporate ultra-wide and macro camera units. For selfies, the smartphone may sport a 13MP front camera.

The device is expected to run on Android 14-based One UI 6 right out of the box. Reports suggest that Samsung might officially announce the Galaxy A15 in early 2024. The 5G model of the Galaxy A15 is projected to be priced at around €250. To get an idea of what else to expect, we can take a look at last year’s version.

Samsung Galaxy A14 specs

The Galaxy A14, which is available in both 4G and 5G variants, features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution. The 5G model offers a 90Hz refresh rate, while the 4G variant has a 60Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A14 5G is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the 4G model comes with a Helio G85 chipset. Both variants have a 50MP triple-camera setup on the back and a 13MP front camera. The Galaxy A14, whether in 4G or 5G, is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery supporting 15W fast charging.

The 4G variant of the Galaxy A15 has already been spotted on Geekbench with a Helio G99 SoC. You can click on the link to learn more about the device.

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The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G model has surfaced online once again. This time, it was found listed on a popular benchmarking platform, which revealed some of its key specifications. So here are all the details.

Samsung Galaxy A15 4G GeekBench Listing

South Korean tech giant’s upcoming mid-range handset was spotted on GeekBench. Looking at the benchmark listing, the device appears to be an affordable 4G handset. It is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, which is paired with 4GB of RAM. With this chip, it managed to score 743 points in single core tests and 2,005 points in the multi core test.

Furthermore, the smartphone runs on Android 14 OS based One UI custom skin out of the box. Unfortunately, the company has yet to reveal any official details regarding the new Galaxy A15 4G model. Although, we previously covered leaked renders of this device, which revealed its design. This confirms that it will offer a triple camera setup on the rear, while the front houses a center aligned punch hole cutout. Last year, the company announced the Galaxy A14 in a 4G and 5G enabled model.

In other words, Samsung Electronics will likely introduce this model in two variants as well. The 5G model will likely come with a higher price tag. Back in 2022, the Galaxy A14 5G model launched with Dimensity 700 SoC, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The rear packed a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and the device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. So we can expect similar specs on the Galaxy A14, except the 5G chip.

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Following a recent design leak, the successor to the Galaxy A14 seems launching soon. The smartphone’s battery has made it to the Safety Korea Certification with model EB-BA156ABY. However, the battery specification and the photo are not listed alongside the certification this time.

Must See: Samsung Galaxy A15 Surfaces In Leaked Renders Revealing Design

The listing confirms the nearing launch of the Galaxy A15 smartphone which has already been part of some previous leaks. Apart from this, there’s hardly anything related to the smartphone specification revealed via the certification.

Samsung Galaxy A15 renders were recently unveiled featuring a triple rear camera module along with an LED flash. The smartphone further houses a side fingerprint sensor, and sports a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port, and speakers. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.4-inch display with Infinity-U shaped notch. It will measure 160.2 x 76.8 x 8.4mm in size.

Other details about the SoC, Battery, and Storage configurations are still under wraps. We expect more information via leaks and public certifications in the coming few days.

Samsung Galaxy A15’s Predecessor Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A15 will be the successor to the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G and Galaxy A14 5G smartphones. Both smartphones were launched earlier this year bundling a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display. The Galaxy A14 4G bundles Helio G80 SoC with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A14 5G is retailing with Dimensity 700 SoC, 6GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage.

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