OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy M53
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 213g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the OnePlus 15 scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (80/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy M53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 439.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M53
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (94/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use.