OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $779 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $779
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the OnePlus 15 scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 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 | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $779 | $229 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 118.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (83/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.