OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $799 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A33
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A33 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $799
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the OnePlus 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 24/100; 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 A33 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 85 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $370 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 486.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.