OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $700 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 613,957).
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $700
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the OnePlus 15s scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 79 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $450 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 542.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (53/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for everyday use.