OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $700 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 11/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 195g).
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $700
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the OnePlus 15s scores 66 points higher (77/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 leads (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (48/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 140 g | |
| Price | $700 | $250 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1532.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy A40 is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (48/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 66 points (77/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 8/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.