OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 15/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 213g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the OnePlus 15 scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (97/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.