OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $799 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-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 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $799
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the OnePlus 15 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 39/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100; 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 A71 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $470 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 629.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (89/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for everyday use.