OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 11/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the OnePlus 15 scores 50 points higher (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (34/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (34/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 140 g | |
| Price | $799 | $250 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1399.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A40 is cheaper by $549.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (34/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (48/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (100/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 50 points (61/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 8/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.