OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 27/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $799
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the OnePlus 15 scores 34 points higher (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $799 | $400 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 604.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A52 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (48/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (63/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 34 points (61/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.