Samsung has launched its latest F-series budget smartphone called Galaxy F15 5G in India. The latest handset comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor and offers four years of Android updates, which is a rarity in the budget segment. Apart from this, the handset also offers 50MP triple cameras, a 90Hz Super AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, and more.
The new launch will compete with the likes of Moto G34 5G and POCO M6 5G at its price point. These smartphones also feature high refresh rate displays, a 50MP camera, big batteries with fast charging, and more. So, which one to pick among these three smartphones? In this article, we will compare these devices to make it easier to choose one that best fits your requirements.
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Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Specs at Glance
Samsung Galaxy F15
POCO M6 5G
Moto G34 5G
Display
6.5-inch, Super AMOLED
90Hz, FHD+, 800nits
6.74-inch, IPS LCD,
90Hz, HD+, 600nits
6.5-inch, IPS LCD,
120Hz, HD+, 500nits
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Software
OneUI 5 based on Android 14
MIUI 14 based on Android 14
Android 14
Camera
50MP + 5MP + 2MP
50MP AI dual Camera
50MP + 2MP
Front Camera
13MP
5MP
16MP
Battery
6,000mAh
5,000mAh
5,000mAh
Charging
25W Fast Charging
18W Charging
18W Fast Charging
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Price in India
Smartphone
Configuration
Price
Samsung Galaxy F15
4GB + 128GB
Rs 12,999
6GB + 128GB
Rs 14,499
POCO M6 5G
4GB + 128GB
Rs 10,499
6GB + 128GB
Rs 11,499
8GB + 256GB
Rs 13,499
Moto G34 5G
4GB + 128GB
Rs 10,999
8GB + 128GB
Rs 11,999
Both Samsung and POCO are offering Rs 1,000 instant bank discount to customers.
While Samsung is offering the discount to HDFC bank users, POCO is offering it to Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI Bank users.
Motorola is only offering 5% cashback on orders placed using Flipkart Axis Bank Card.
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Design
All three smartphones borrow cues from their predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy F15
The Galaxy F15 features the watered-down Galaxy S series design with three cameras on the back in a row arranged vertically. The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is being offered in three attractive colours – Groovy Violet, Jazzy Green, and Ash Black.
POCO M6 5G
The POCO M6 5G flaunts a large camera module on the top with a camera array on the left and massive POCO branding on the right. The POCO M6 5G is available in Orion Blue, Galactic Black, and Green colour options.
Moto G34 5G
Motorola has gone for a more utilitarian design with a rectangular camera island and the Motorola logo placed in the middle without any flashy textures. The Moto G34 5G is being offered in Ice Blue, Charcoal Black, and Ocean Green colours.
The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G and Moto G34 5G with solid colours are suitable for those who prefer a subtle yet bold style statement. In contrast, the POCO M6 5G with its Sky Dance design is for those who want their device to stand out from the crowd with a unique sheen that shines every time the light hits the surface of the device.
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Display
Speaking of the display, just one look at the three and you can pick the odd one out. While the Samsung Galaxy F15 and Moto G34 5G feature punch-hole cutout screens, the POCO M6 5G comes with a vintage waterdrop-style notch. Apart from that, all smartphones offer high refresh rate displays measuring over 6 inches.
Samsung Galaxy F15 5G
The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is one of the few smartphones offering aSuper AMOLED display at this price point, which puts it ahead of the competition here. The 90Hz, 6.5-inch display is also the brightest among the three with 800 nits of peak brightness.
POCO M6 5G
The POCO M6 5G goes for a conventional IPS LCD display measuring 6.74. The POCO M6 5G inches ahead with the Corning Gorilla Glass protection and 600 nits brightness but it lags in the refresh rate with a 90Hz panel.
Moto G34 5G
Just like POCO, the Moto G34 uses an IPS LCD display, but it’s slightly bigger at 6.5 inches and comes with a lower 500 nits brightness but offers a higher 120Hz of refresh rate.
Those who prefer a bright, vivid, and smooth display to watch movies and play games should pick the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G. The POCO M6 5G is the ideal choice for those who care about the durability of the display. The Moto G34 5G might have the highest refresh rate among the three, but to the naked eye the difference between 90Hz and 120Hz is negligible and thus it loses out in the display department.
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Performance and Software
In terms of performance and software, all three devices offer more or less the same specifications.
Samsung Galaxy F15 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC with Mali G57 MC2 GPU. It offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone comes with OneUI based on Android 14 and is assured to receive four Android updates.
POCO M6 5G is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. But it offers up to 8GB RAM with up to 8GB Virtual RAM and up to 256GB storage with a dedicated microSD card slot offering expansion up to 1TB. The handset comes with Android 14-based MIUI 14.
The Moto G34 5G features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with Adreno 619 GPU. It offers up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and dedicated microSD card support. The Moto G34 5G comes with near-stock Android 14 out of the box.
The Dimensity 6100+ and Snapdragon 695 chipsets are more or less identical in terms of performance, with the latter being slightly snappier. Thus it boils down to the configurations offered by these smartphones.
POCO M6
385,207
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
The POCO M6 5G emerges on top here with support for up to 8GB virtual RAM and the dedicated 1TB microSD card slot. However, if you are looking for longevity, the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G with segment-only four generations Android updates is a strong contender.
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Camera
In the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G has a wider camera reportoire, at least on paper. Its triple camera setup comprises a 50MP primary camera accompanied by 5MP ultra-wide-angle and 2MP depth cameras. It offers a variety of shots and can capture good pictures in all conditions.
The POCO M6 5G and Moto G34 5G offer a 50MP dual camera setup. The former has an unspecified AI camera as a secondary lens and the latter offers a 2MP macro lens for closeup shots.
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Battery
The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G offers the biggest battery of the three with a 6,000mAh capacity and also the fastest 25W charging speed. While the charger is not included in the box, those purchasing the device in early sale can pick up the Samsung 25W fast charging adapter, worth Rs 1,299, at Rs 299.
The POCO M6 5G and Moto G34 5G both offer 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy F15 vs POCO M6 5G vs Moto G34 5G: Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G has arrived as a strong budget contender in India and gives strong competition to the POCO M6 5G and Moto G34 5G. From a stunning segment-first Super AMOLED display and segment-first assured four generations of Android updates, it easily beats the other two. Features like a triple camera setup, beefy battery, 25W fast charging, etc. further seal its spot as the winner among the three.
On the other hand, while the POCO M6 5G makes a strong case with virtual RAM and Corning Gorilla Glass protection, it loses out in other aspects. Lastly, the Moto G34 5G will only appeal to those who prefer the stock Android experience over a custom UI.
