OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A52

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $700 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A52
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 82
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $700

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the OnePlus 15s scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (82/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A52: The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Samsung Galaxy A52
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3942923 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 195 g 189 g
Price $700 $400
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A52 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
27/100 -666.5%
514398 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Samsung Galaxy A52
$400

Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A52 is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (82/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (82/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.