OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 213g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the OnePlus 15 scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 31/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (89/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 27.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (89/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.