OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the OnePlus 15 scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100; 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 A53 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 79 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 489.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (78/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for everyday use.