Samsung Galaxy A15 5G used and refurbished

The Galaxy A15 5G is a smartphone with a Super AMOLED screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor and 5G support, and it still has several years of updates ahead of it. You use it like any large phone: browsing the web, watching films, paying in shops and navigating on the road, and the 5000 mAh battery lasts all day. When you're in 5G coverage, downloading files and updates goes faster.

At SWOPiFY you'll find used and refurbished Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phones in 128 GB and 256 GB versions, in navy, blue and yellow. SWOPiFY partners run a technical check on every unit before it's sold, and phones with faults go to the repair shop first.

What can the Galaxy A15 5G do?

The display measures 6.5 inches, with Full HD+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate and up to 800 nits in high brightness mode. Colours are rich, blacks are deep, and you can read a map or a message even on a sunny day. There's a single speaker on the bottom edge, and it handles calls and short videos well.

The frame and back are plastic. The phone has no water-resistance rating, so it's worth keeping it away from water. The fingerprint reader is built into the power button on the right-hand side. The phone supports NFC, so it works for contactless payments.

Processor, cameras and battery

The Dimensity 6100+ is a 6 nm chip with a 5G modem, and it's paired with 4 to 8 GB of RAM depending on the version. In everyday use the phone runs smoothly: messaging apps, the browser, Netflix and maps give it no trouble, and you can play games on medium settings. On the back there are three cameras: a 50 MP main camera with autofocus, a 5 MP ultra-wide and a 2 MP macro. Electronic image stabilisation helps when you record Full HD video. The front camera is 13 MP.

The 5000 mAh battery is enough for a full day of typical use. Wired charging accepts up to 25 W. This model doesn't have wireless charging.

What should you check before buying?

The Galaxy A15 5G has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, so you can plug in wired headphones without an adapter. The microSD card goes in place of the second SIM – if you use two numbers, go for more built-in storage from the start. You can only use 5G within your operator's 5G coverage.

The update situation is very good. Samsung announced four major Android versions for this model, counting from Android 14, plus five years of security patches from its December 2023 launch. In Europe, the Galaxy A15 5G already runs Android 16 and receives security patches regularly, every quarter, so it will handle banking apps without any worries. The newer Galaxy A16 5G has been promised six major system updates.

You can filter Galaxy A15 5G units by:

• storage – 128 GB or 256 GB;
• RAM – from 4 to 8 GB;
• colour;
• price range;
• condition.

If you record a lot of videos or keep offline music on your phone, choose the 256 GB version. With 128 GB, the system and future updates will take up a good chunk of the space over time, and a microSD card will block the second SIM slot.

What does the technical check involve?

Before a Galaxy A15 5G goes on sale as refurbished, it goes through a 44-point checklist, including:

• screen – touch, brightness, dead pixels, discolouration and the state of the glass;
• battery – cell health and physical condition;
• the three rear cameras and the front camera;
• fingerprint reader in the power button;
• connectivity – 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC;
• SIM and microSD card detection;
• speaker, microphones, headphone jack and USB-C port.

Can you trust a refurbished Galaxy A15 5G?

A refurbished Samsung Galaxy A15 5G from SWOPiFY is a used phone that SWOPiFY partners have checked and, where necessary, repaired. We don't pass it off as new and never suggest that it is.

Your purchase comes with a warranty. The appearance and battery health of each unit are described by one of four grades: Premium, Excellent, Good or Fair. That makes it easy to decide whether you're after a phone with no signs of use or would rather save money on one with minor scratches.

Got an old smartphone you no longer use?

Hand it in through our buy-back programme and its value will bring down the price of your new purchase. You don't have to post listings or arrange collections, and your old phone gets a second life with its next owner.

Browse the available Galaxy A15 5G units and choose the storage and colour that fit your needs.