OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. 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 (3,950,082 vs 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- 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 42/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the OnePlus 15s scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 674.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (53/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.