OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $700 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 607,137).
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $700
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus 15s scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2197 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 77 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $199 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 549.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $501. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $501 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.