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realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.8 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP

realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical score

10%

7.0

User score

â–²Better than 80% of smartphones
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

25%

6.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.4

Camera

15%

9.0

Display

15%

8.1

Battery

10%

9.4

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

â–²Better than 83% of smartphones
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 92% of smartphones
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Available versions:
8GB + 256GB8GB + 128GBCheck price
Other versions:
12GB + 256GB12GB + 512GB
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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.4

Camera

15%

9.0

Display

15%

8.1

Battery

10%

9.4

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

7.8
User score
User score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 3.7 points, which is lower than 59.7% of smartphones.
3.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.3
Brand name
realme
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ processor which is faster than processors in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 46.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
main & ultrawide & front
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 32 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 42.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
2 Nano SIM, no eSIM support
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.8 inches
Screen size
6.8 inches
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.8 inches which is larger than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1280x 2800 px
Screen resolution
1280x 2800 px
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1280x2800 px which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
453 ppi
Pixel density
453 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Refresh rate
144 Hz
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
7,000 mAh
Battery capacity
7,000 mAh
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 7,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 86% of smartphones and equal to those in 4.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162.27 mm
Height
162.27 mm
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.27 mm which is shorter than 66% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
76.16 mm
Width
76.16 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.16 mm which is wider than 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.66 mm
Thickness
7.66 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.66 mm which is thinner than 85.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
187 g
Weight
187 g
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 187 g which is lighter than 73.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
86,184 cm³
Device volume
86,184 cm³
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 86,184 cm³ which is smaller than 79.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
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realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 40% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (7000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 5,500 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    6,500 nits
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (6500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    6,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2.73x higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,800 nits
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,800 nits vs 660 nits
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1280x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1280x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 84.6% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    1,451 min
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1451 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,451 min vs 786 min
  • 13.4% better value for money
    realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.32 vs 7.3).
    8.32 vs 7.34
  • 52.9% cheaper
    realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£170 vs £260).
    £170 vs £260
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.25x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3,986
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (3,986 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    3,986 vs 1,226
  • 19.7% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    12,904
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (12,904 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    12,904 vs 10,783
  • 10.2% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,047 MHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1047 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,047 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 2.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.6 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.6 GHz & 4x2.0 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 7.6% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,014
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,014 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,014 vs 942
  • 15.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,916
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,916 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    2,916 vs 2,533
  • 2.6% higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    1,014
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (1,014 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    1,014 vs 988
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Edit Genie, AI Party Mode, AI Snap Mode, AI Landscape, AI Gaming Coach, AI Multi-Tasker
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Has an RGB LED flash
    RGB LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone features an RGB LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 3.9% of smartphones include RGB flash.
  • Has a heart rate monitor
    Heart rate monitor
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a heart rate monitor, the average smartphone does not. 4.9% of smartphones include a built-in heart rate sensor.
  • Supports optical tracking
    Optical tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 5,500 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    6,500 nits
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (6500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    6,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.73x higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,800 nits
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,800 nits vs 660 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1280x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1280x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.8 inches
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 14.7% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    453 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (453 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    453 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    5000000:1
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 7i vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 40% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (7000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 84.6% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    1,451 min
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1451 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,451 min vs 786 min
  • 2 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    2 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (2 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    2 m vs 0 m
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68/IP69K
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68/IP69K vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68/IP69K vs IP67
  • Is designed for seniors
    Suitable for seniors
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 0.64 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.66 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.66 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.7% lighter
    Weight
    187 g
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (187 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    187 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    July 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 1.33 mm shorter
    Height
    162.27 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162.27 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • 77.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    847
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (847 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    847 vs 3,825
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    main & ultrawide & front
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 14.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    realme 15 5G
    the average smartphone
    realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.98 vs 8.000).
    6.98 vs 8
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    2.4
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 14.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    realme 15 5G
    the average smartphone
    realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.98 vs 8.000).
    6.98 vs 8
  • 45.1% less popular
    realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (3.75 vs 5.4).
    3.75 vs 5.44
  • 77.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    847
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (847 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    847 vs 3,825
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    main & ultrawide & front
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    2.4
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.

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What we like about realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Exceptional battery life (7000mAh) easily lasting one to two days of usage and over 20 hours in benchmark tests.
  • Fast 80W SuperVOOC charging, capable of reaching 50% charge in approximately 25 minutes.
  • Bright, vibrant, and smooth AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering excellent outdoor visibility.
  • Solid build quality and durability, including an IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance rating.
  • Good performance for a mid-range phone, with smooth multitasking and capable handling of popular games.
  • Main 50MP rear camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) captures detailed photos in good lighting.
  • Sleek, slim, and comfortable-to-hold design despite the large battery capacity.
  • Inclusion of useful extras like stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and a protective case in the box.

What we don't like about realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Significant amount of pre-installed bloatware and duplicate apps in the software.
  • The 144Hz refresh rate is not available in all apps and scenarios.
  • No dedicated telephoto lens, requiring reliance on digital zoom.
  • Performance, while good, may not be as competitive as other similarly priced options in the market.
  • Video quality can lack fine detail, with one user noting 4K video looked more like HD.
  • Lack of a headphone jack and no support for wireless charging.

Verdict

The realme 15 5G (8GB + 256GB) is a high-end mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED HyperGlow 4D curved display with an impressive peak brightness of 6500 nits. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ 5G chipset, ensuring efficient multitasking alongside its 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage and up to 12GB of dynamic RAM expansion. Its standout feature is a massive 7000mAh Titan battery squeezed into a slim 7.66mm body, supporting 80W Ultra Charge and boasting IP69 dust and water resistance. Pros include exceptional battery endurance, a class-leading bright display, and high-tier durability with MIL-STD-810H standards. However, some cons include the presence of pre-installed bloatware, lack of a dedicated telephoto lens, and raw performance that may trail behind some competitors in its price segment.Would you like to compare these specs with a similar Pro model or see a list of available color options?

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