OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $700 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 18/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $700
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the OnePlus 15s scores 65 points higher (83/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; 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 A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $380 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (95/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (53/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 65 points (83/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.