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; launch prices were $700 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 52/100 (a 31-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 816,934).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $700
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the OnePlus 15s scores 31 points higher (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100; 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 A36 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 816934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $700 | $330 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 383.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 31 points (83/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.