OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $700 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-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 826,996).
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Cheaper: $250 vs $700
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the OnePlus 15s scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 1/100). 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 A36 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $700 | $250 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 376.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 1/100).
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 A36 (48/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.