itel recently unveiled a new S-series smartphone – the itel S24 in India. This budget smartphone brings in compelling features like a 108MP rear camera, a 90Hz display, and more at under Rs 15,000 and competes against options like the Realme NARZO 70x 5G and Samsung Galaxy M15 5G. In this post, let us compare these three smartphones based on specifications.
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itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Specs at Glance
itel S24
NARZO 70x 5G
Galaxy M15 5G
Display
6.6-inch LCD
90Hz, HD+, 480nits
6.72-inch LCD
120Hz, Full HD+, 950nits
6.5-inch AMOLED
90Hz, Full HD+, 800nits
Processor
MediaTek Helio G91
Mali G52
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Mali G57
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Mali G57
Software
itelOS 13
Android 13
Realme UI 5.0 Android 14
OneUI 6 Android 14
Camera
108MP+AI Lens
50MP+2MP
50MP+5MP (UW)+2MP
Front Camera
8MP
8MP
13MP
Battery
5,000mAh
5,000mAh
6,000mAh
Charging
18W Fast Charging
USB Type-C
45W SuperVOOC
USB Type-C
25W Fast Charging
USB Type-C
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
Audio
Dual Speaker
DTS Audio
Stereo Speaker
Mono Speaker
Others
Dynamic Bar
IP54
Mini Capsule 2.0
Knox Security
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Price in India
Smartphone
4GB+128GB
6GB+128GB
8GB+128GB
itel S24
NA
NA
Rs 10,999
Realme NARZO 70x 5G
Rs 11,999
Rs 13,499
NA
Galaxy M15 5G
Rs 12,999
Rs 14,499
NA
The itel S24 is the most affordable option, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Plus, Samsung doesn’t bundle a charging adapter in the retail package so that it will be an additional cost for the Galaxy M15 5G buyers. The Samsung 25W fast charging adapter costs Rs 1,299.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Design
The itel S24 has a circular camera module and a colour-changing back panel. The Realme NARZO 70x 5G offers a Horizon design with polished sunburst texture. It also has a circular camera module and has flat edges.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy M15 has a signature Galaxy design with cameras arranged vertically.
The itel S24 comes in two variants – Starry Black and Dawn White.
The NARZO 70x retails in Ice Blue and Forest Green colour options.
The Galaxy M15 5G is available in three colour options – Blue Topaz, Stone Gray, and Celestine Blue.
The itel S24 can be more attractive given its colour-changing back panel. Those wanting a more minimal option can go for the Galaxy M15.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Display
The itel S24 gets a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, 480nits brightness, and a centred punch hole notch.
The NARZO 70x features a 6.72-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, 800nits brightness, 950nits HBM brightness, and a centred punch hole notch.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 offers a 6.5-inch sAMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, 800nits brightness, and a waterdrop notch.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has an advantage as it features an AMOLED display panel. AMOLED panels offer better colour production and are more power-efficient than LCD panels. However, the phone has a 90Hz refresh rate and rather obsolete waterdrop notch.
On the other hand, the Realme NARZO 70x 5G offers a brighter display, supports a high 120Hz refresh rate, and has a punch-hole notch. This could be a good choice for those who are fine with an LCD panel.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Performance
The itel S24 sport a MediaTek Helio G91 processor with a Mali G52 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
The Realme NARZO 70x features a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, a Mali G57 GPU, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB storage.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 gets a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor with an integrated Mali G57 GPU.
realme Narzo 70x 5G
404,437
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
realme Narzo 70x 5G
701
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
realme Narzo 70x 5G
1,898
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis
The MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ features faster performance Cortex A76 cores (which are clocked at 2.2GHz) compared to the Cortex A75 cores (which are clocked at 2.0GHz) on the itel S24. This gives Samsung Galaxy M15 5G and Realme NARZO 70x 5G an advantage over the itel S24.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Software
The itel S24 ships with itelOS 13.5 based on Android 13.
The Realme NARZO 70x runs Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0. It is eligible for two Android OS updates and three years of security patch updates.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 comes pre-loaded with OneUI 6.1, based on Android 14. Samsung has promised four Android version upgrades and five years of OS security patch updates.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G with four Android OS updates support is a clear winner in its segment.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Cameras
The itel S24 has a dual-rear camera setup, including 108MP primary and 2MP depth cameras. It features an 8MP selfie camera.
The Realme NARZO 70x offers a dual-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP mono sensor. It features an 8MP shooter at the front.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 houses a triple-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. It offers a 13MP sensor at the front.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G offers a versatile camera setup and a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It also has a higher resolution front camera compared to the competition.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Battery and Charging
The itel S24 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, which relies on 18W fast charging support.
The Realme NARZO 70x has a 5,000mAh battery and 45W SuperVOOC fast charging.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 packs a 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has a 20% bigger battery than the competition. However, Realme’s offering supports much faster 45W SuperVOOC charging. In this department, the itel S24 is behind the competition.
itel S24 vs Realme NARZO 70x vs Samsung Galaxy M15: Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G offers a 90Hz AMOLED display, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a higher resolution selfie camera, a bigger battery, and supports 4 generations of OS upgrades. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor and is the most balanced smartphone among the three. However, it is also the costliest among the trio.
The Realme NARZO 70x 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, 45W SuperVOOC charging, and a 120Hz display. It can be considered a performance-centric device with fast charging capabilities.
The itel S24 is the cheapest one and offers a 108MP rear camera. So, if a higher resolution camera is something you are looking for, the itel S24 could be a good choice. However, keep in mind that it runs Android 13.
