OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $700 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-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 749,719).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 749719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $700

  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus 15s scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (97/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 3942923 749719
Geekbench Single 3640 1008
Geekbench Multi 11033 2758
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216 1080x2340
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 195 g 200 g
Price $700 $182
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
32/100 -425.9%
749719 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 425.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182

Price difference: $518. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $518.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (48/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (97/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.