OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A15
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the OnePlus 15 scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A15 — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 550.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.