OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A56

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $700 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,222,280).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 52
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1222280
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1356
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3888
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Cheaper: $340 vs $700

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the OnePlus 15s scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 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 A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Samsung Galaxy A56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 3942923 1222280
Geekbench Single 3640 1356
Geekbench Multi 11033 3888
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216 1080x2340
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 198 g
Price $700 $340
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A56 Exynos 1580
43/100 -222.6%
1222280 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 222.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340

Price difference: $360. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $360.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 vs 13/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.