{"product_id":"refurbished-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-uk","title":"Samsung Galaxy A15 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (SM-A156B) has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz screen, a 5,000mAh battery and Samsung software support into 2028, unlocked for all UK networks. It's pre-owned, tested and graded Like New, with 64GB or 128GB of storage, a 12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets and same-day dispatch by 3pm, Monday to Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 24 Oct 2026 against GSMArena's specifications for the SM-A156B and Samsung's published model data. Updated 24 Oct 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished (pre-owned): Like New\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage and RAM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB or 128GB (RAM depends on the model supplied; GSMArena lists 4GB to 8GB across the range); microSD supported (shares the second SIM position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked, 5G (Sub6); dual nano-SIM with hybrid slot; NFC (market-dependent, so check the model supplied)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOcta-core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50MP main, 5MP ultra wide, 2MP macro; 13MP front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (Samsung, when new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000mAh; 25W wired charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaunched on Android 14; upgradable to Android 16 (One UI 8.5), up to 4 major OS updates; security support to about December 2028 (endoflife.date)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery health\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum at dispatch: 85%+ (Like New)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Refurbished\" means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is second hand. We test it, clean it, factory reset it and remove the previous Google and Samsung accounts, then grade the outside. Like New means no visible marks on the screen or body. The unit is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. Details: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-test-and-grade\"\u003ehow we test and grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works on any UK network and supports 5G (Sub6), so you get 5G wherever your plan offers it. The second nano-SIM position is shared with microSD. GSMArena lists NFC as market-dependent, so contactless payment depends on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED at 1080 x 2340 with a 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits in high brightness mode. AMOLED gives deeper blacks and richer colour than the LCD panels on the A13 and A14.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dimensity 6100+ is a 6nm 5G chip that handles social media, streaming, navigation and casual games comfortably. GSMArena lists RAM from 4GB to 8GB across the A15 5G range, so RAM depends on the model supplied. We stock 64GB and 128GB versions, and a microSD card can add more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung lists a 50MP f\/1.8 main camera, a 5MP ultra wide and a 2MP macro, with a 13MP front camera. It's a daylight-first setup; the ultra wide is handy for group shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A15 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired charging over USB-C, faster than the 15W on older A-series phones. Because the phone is used, each unit has a minimum battery health at dispatch: 85%+ on every grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A15 5G launched on Android 14 and GSMArena lists upgrades to Android 16 with up to four major OS updates. endoflife.date puts Samsung's end of security support at about December 2028, so it still has two years or so to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs a refurbished Samsung Galaxy A15 5G worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for a Super AMOLED screen, 5G and updates into 2028 at an entry-level price. The compromises are an average camera system and 64GB on the smaller version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants a dependable, well-supported budget 5G phone. If you want more years of updates, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/refurbished-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-uk\"\u003eGalaxy A16 5G\u003c\/a\u003e, or for a faster chip the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/refurbished-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-uk\"\u003eGalaxy A35 5G\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy A15 5G vs A16 5G:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/refurbished-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-uk\"\u003eA16 5G\u003c\/a\u003e has a larger 6.7-inch display, an Exynos 1330 chip and security updates until October 2030. \u003cstrong\u003evs Galaxy A35 5G:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/refurbished-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-uk\"\u003eA35 5G\u003c\/a\u003e moves up to a faster chip and IP67. \u003cstrong\u003evs Galaxy A14 5G:\u003c\/strong\u003e the A15 adds Super AMOLED, 25W charging and longer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch from Manchester. After 3pm Monday to Thursday we dispatch the next working day; after 3pm Friday or at the weekend, on Monday. UK bank holidays excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct for handling beyond what's needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA receipt is provided with every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's unlocked and works on EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, including their 5G where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long will the Galaxy A15 5G get updates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists upgrades to Android 16 (up to four major OS updates), and endoflife.date puts security support at about December 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat battery health will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least 85% on every grade. That's the minimum battery health at dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phone, a free USB-C charging cable, a free SIM ejector pin and protective packaging. Any USB-C charger works, and 25W gives the fastest charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Galaxy A15 5G have NFC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists NFC as market-dependent. Message us before ordering if contactless payment matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much RAM does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists 4GB to 8GB across the range, so RAM depends on the model supplied. Message us if you need to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the screen AMOLED?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED with a 90Hz refresh rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samsung","offers":[{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ Black","offer_id":56130136047958,"sku":null,"price":135.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Black","offer_id":56130136080726,"sku":null,"price":150.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/ttg-a15-01.jpg?v=1792866124","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/refurbished-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-uk","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}