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; launch prices were $700 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-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 (3,950,082 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A52
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $700
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the OnePlus 15s scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 39/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 20/100; 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 A52 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $700 | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 663.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (95/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.