OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the OnePlus 15 scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 S23 FE (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 151.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.