OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $700 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $700
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the OnePlus 15s scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $180 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1883.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (95/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (53/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.