OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $799 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 607,137).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus 15 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3646161 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2197 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 77 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 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) | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $199 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 500.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (78/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.