OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $799 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 32/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 749,719).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus 15 scores 29 points higher (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $799 | $182 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 383.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $617. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $617.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.