OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200; launch prices were $799 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-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 (3,606,149 vs 1,434,169); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the OnePlus 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 135 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 151.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.