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General

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Series

iPhone 155Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker iPhone 15 family launch announcement.

Galaxy A1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A30902Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Identify your iPhone model, iPhone 15 entry. A3090 is other countries and regions hardware, including UK. US/China and other regional models are excluded.

SM-A055F, SM-A055F/DS, SM-A055FZKDMEA, SM-A055FZKGMEA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20235Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plusRead 5 October 2026Dated announcement September 12, 2023.

25 September 20236Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Announced 2023, September 25.

Status

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Available6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Available. Released 2023, October 15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPhone 147Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-vs-iphone-15Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 two successive iPhone generations.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/iphone-15Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's iPhone 15 review compares the new screen with last year's iPhone 14 and calls the phone a leap over its predecessor.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone 169Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16_vs_iphone_15_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64910.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the iPhone 15 the previous model of the new iPhone 16 and refers to it as last year's iPhone 15.10Press article9to5mac.com/iphone-16-vs-15-comparisonRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the iPhone 16 separates itself from its predecessor, the iPhone 15, more than usual.

Samsung Galaxy A067Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06_will_have_the_same_chipset_as_the_a05_geekbench_reveals-news-63455.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's June 2024 report calls the Galaxy A06 the successor to the Galaxy A05.8Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06-review-2743.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review of the Galaxy A06 compares it with last year's Galaxy A05.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Reference market is UK. Nano-SIM hardware and sub-6 bands use the UK specification.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact model finishes.

Black, Silver, Light Green1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Page text: available in Black, Silver and Light Green. Colour availability varies by country.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows a non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

147.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Maker metric body dimension.

168.8mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Maker metric body dimension.

78.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Thickness

7.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Maker metric body dimension.

8.8mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

171g(6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset without accessories.

195g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section identifies the external aluminium band.

Plastic6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026

Front

Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section.

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BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Colour-infused glass back.

Plastic6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

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Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Maximum laboratory depth under IEC 60529. Resistance is not permanent.

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Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Maximum laboratory time under IEC 60529.

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. UK model supports one nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM. These are alternatives with two active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.12in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.12 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Resolution

1179 × 2556px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

720 × 1600px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

459.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

261.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:94Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Display specification states 19.5:9, a published rounded aspect ratio.

20:96Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly says OLED. Adaptive refresh alone does not establish LTPO.

LCD (other)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maker technology name.

PLS LCD1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Display section. Fixed maximum 60 Hz.

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Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness, separate from HDR and outdoor claims.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

2,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Peak outdoor brightness, not sustained full-screen brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Peak HDR brightness, not sustained full-screen brightness.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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8bits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Samsung lists 16M colours, which is 24-bit RGB or 8 bits per channel.

DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Playback HDR formats, not recording formats.

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review introduction explicitly says this model has no always-on display.

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Front camera cutout

Pill1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display Dynamic Island and model diagram.

Notch1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026The Samsung product images on the page show a teardrop notch for the front camera.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 175Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plusRead 5 October 2026Launch release states iOS 17 accompanies the newly announced family. Current spec page OS text has changed since launch.

Android 136Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Android 13 at launch.

Software

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Android 15 (One UI 7.0)5Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A055F/XSG/doc.htmlRead 11 October 2026Samsung update history for SM-A055F, Gulf region: build A055FXXSHDZF1, Android 15, released 22 June 2026, security patch 5 June 2026. It includes the One UI 7.0 upgrade.

Chipset

Apple A16 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact model chip.

MediaTek Helio G856Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm). Octa-core 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. Mali-G52 MC2.

Process

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12nm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Two performance and four efficiency cores.

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Samsung lists an octa-core CPU at 2 GHz and 1.8 GHz.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 15

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Maker states counts but not clocks.

BSamsung Galaxy A05

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A75	2
6	Cortex-A55	1.8

Source6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026

Max CPU clock

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2GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 5-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact model GPU configuration.

Mali-G52 MC26Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

6GB4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model review Memory section. 6 GB installed. Tested 128 GB European unit.

3, 4, 6GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Samsung pages state 4 GB. Page text says 4/6 GB memory and 64/128 GB storage. GSMArena lists 3, 4 and 6 GB RAM and 32, 64 and 128 GB storage.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Decimal 1 TB is 1000 GB, not filesystem-reported space.

32, 64, 128GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026

Storage type

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eMMC 5.16Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026eMMC 5.1.

Memory card

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microSD (shares the SIM slot)3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 11 October 2026Galaxy A05 layout labels one combined SIM card / microSD card tray.

Max card size

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1TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026External storage: MicroSD up to 1 TB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 15

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	48	1.6	26	PDAF	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	12	2.4	13	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical imaging cameras only. The 2x quad-pixel sensor crop is excluded. Autofocus technology is omitted where no exact classification is documented.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Camera specification states phase comparison-AF (All-pixel AF) for the main camera. Other camera values remain from exact maker specifications.

BSamsung Galaxy A05

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	OIS
Main	50	1.8	1/2.8"	0.64	No
Depth	2	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 202650 MP main (f/1.8, autofocus, no OIS) and a 2 MP depth camera (f/2.4). Sensor size and pixel size come from GSMArena. GSMArena says AF without a type, so no autofocus type is stored.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Main 50 MP f/1.8 1/2.8 inch 0.64 um AF. Auxiliary lens 2 MP.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, distinct from video zoom and advertised optical-quality crop range.

10×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section.

LED6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Features: LED flash.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Photographic Styles1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 15

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest stated capture rate at each resolution, including 1080p slow motion. 2.8K Action mode lacks exact pixel dimensions and is omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy A05

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Video recording FHD at 60 fps. Slow motion 120 fps at HD.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Dolby Vision up to 4K60.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. HEVC and H.264 are explicitly documented for recording.

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Video stabilisation

Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Main sensor-shift and Cinematic video stabilisation. Pro has optical stabilisation on its physical 3x lens. Pro Max 5x uses 3D sensor shift. Shared 3x/5x sibling lines do not add cameras.

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Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. This model captures rear 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps.

120fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 15

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One physical 12 MP f/1.9 selfie imaging camera with Focus Pixels autofocus. Exact autofocus enum is supported by the separate review. Face ID depth components are excluded.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Camera specification states phase comparison-AF for the physical 12 MP selfie camera, supporting PDAF. Face ID depth components are not additional selfie cameras.

BSamsung Galaxy A05

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	8	2	1/4.0"	1.12	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 20268 MP f/2.0 1/4.0 inch 1.12 um.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 15

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. Includes stated 1080p slow motion.

BSamsung Galaxy A05

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Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Additional features and Speakers section identifies physical stereo/dual speaker system.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Stereo Support: No.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows USB-C and no 3.5 mm socket.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback section. File format support is not evidence of Bluetooth codecs.

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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23Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 11 October 2026Device layout for Galaxy A05 labels two microphones.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section, exact UK reference hardware.

GSM, HSPA, LTE1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section, GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS18001Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Gulf SKU lists GSM850, GSM900 and DCS1800 and no PCS1900. GSMArena lists 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 for the model family.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Published UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

B1 (2100), B5 (850), B8 (900)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Published as B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900).

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3090 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.

B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3090 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.

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5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Complete UK Mobile and Wireless radio list specifies sub-6 GHz without mmWave. US hardware is excluded.

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Safety or Peace of Mind section. Emergency SOS is explicitly stated. No satellite voice calling is inferred.

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling section. Carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section.

5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. NFC reader mode.

No3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 11 October 2026The Galaxy A05 layout shows no NFC antenna. The A05s layout shows one. GSMArena lists NFC: No.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026NFC: No.

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Location section. Constellations as explicitly listed.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion section.

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion section. Device protocol and maximum speed, not cable rating.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion and Video Playback sections. Native DisplayPort over USB-C up to 4K HDR. Adapter is sold separately.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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None3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 11 October 2026Galaxy A05 layout labels a plain side button. The A05s layout labels the side button as the fingerprint sensor.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Face ID section. TrueDepth facial authentication.

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Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Published sensor names, not physical count inferred from processing channels.

Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor. No fingerprint sensor is listed.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. Extra physical control beyond ordinary volume and side buttons.

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Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Environmental section identifies the Taptic Engine, including its material composition.

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

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4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Footnote: typical value 5,000 mAh under the IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4,900 mAh.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-Po6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026Battery type: Li-Po 5000 mAh.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 15

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	20
Video streaming	16
Audio playback	80

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up-to maker runtimes for this UK model. Battery life depends on configuration, usage and other factors.

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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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25W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Page text: up to 25 W Super Fast Charging. The 25 W charger is sold separately.

Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Connections section explicitly states USB-C Power Delivery. Reviewer adapter/input claims do not establish maker maximum handset input.

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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a separately sold Apple 20 W adapter or higher. Adapter rating does not establish handset maximum input.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. MagSafe and Qi charging.

No6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05-12583.phpRead 11 October 2026The charging row lists 25W wired charging only.

Wireless charging power

15W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Maximum is MagSafe 15 W. Qi is 7.5 W.

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

MagSafe, Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Only standards expressly listed in this exact live specification document.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026MagSafe section. Built-in magnet array and alignment magnet.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Mains adapter and EarPods are explicitly excluded.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026Footnote: the 25 W Super Fast Charging charger is sold separately.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 11 October 2026Package notes: charger not included. The included USB cable supports up to 3A charging.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

306Hz4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section Screen flickering/PWM box, worst case 306 Hz. Tested 128 GB European unit. Software: iOS 17.0.3. Exact brightness percentage for the worst-case box is unstated.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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0.41W/kg4Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 11 October 2026Samsung SAR page for SM-A055F/DS, ICNIRP 10 g method: head 0.41 W/kg.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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1.19W/kg4Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 11 October 2026Same page: body 1.19 W/kg at 0.5 cm separation.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Maker wording, no unproved M/T score.

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In the box

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In the box

iPhone 15, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Published regional bundle. Reviewer extras are not substituted.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1118311Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Exact model Apple technical specifications, UK region.

www.samsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmea1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a05-black-64gb-sm-a055fzkdmeaRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1118311Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Apple technical specification document. Apple publishes this as HTML.

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph01b3c591a/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph01b3c591a/iosRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 15 page in Apple iPhone User Guide. Model diagram and buttons reviewed. The guide version is not proof of latest stable OS rollout.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 11 October 2026English user guide, Android 15, revision 1.0, May 2025. Covers SM-A055F and SM-A055F/DS.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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