OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $700 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 50/100 (a 33-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 739,266).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A35
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 739266
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A35 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $700
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the OnePlus 15s scores 33 points higher (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A35 — 28/100; 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 A35 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 739266 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $399 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 434.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 33 points (83/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.