Samsung Continues Updates with a Focus on Security
Samsung, steadily progressing its One UI 7 beta efforts, continues to roll out updates to enhance user security. The South Korean brand recently released an update for an entry-level model, albeit with some delay.
December 2024 Update for Galaxy A15 5G Now Available
The Galaxy A15 5G is the latest device to receive Samsung’s December 2024 update. The new patch, identified by build number A156MUBS5BXL3, addresses over 45 security vulnerabilities while also improving system stability.
If your device hasn’t received the update notification automatically, you can manually check for it by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. If the update is still unavailable, it may not have reached your region yet, so you might need to wait a little longer.
Below are the specifications of the Galaxy A15 5G for comparison:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM), 6.5 inches (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Operating System | Android 14, 4 major Android updates, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Options | microSDXC (shared SIM slot); Internal: 128GB/4GB, 128GB/6GB, 128GB/8GB, 256GB/8GB RAM |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide, f/1.8, AF), 5 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2), 2 MP (macro, f/2.4); Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR; Video: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera | Single: 13 MP (wide, f/2.0); Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Audio | Loudspeaker: Yes; 3.5mm jack: Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 25W wired charging |
| Colors | Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Magical Blue, Optimistic Blue |
| Models | Various, including SM-A156B, SM-A156M, SM-A156U1, etc. |
| Price | $133.11 / €208.49 / £179.00 / ₹14,399 |
| Performance Tests | AnTuTu: 306,274 (v9), 364,663 (v10); GeekBench: 1,747 (v5), 1,763 (v6); 3DMark: 335 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Screen Brightness | Measured maximum: 786 nits |
| Battery Life | Active usage: 14 hours 31 minutes |
