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).
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 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)
- Cheaper: $340 vs $700
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
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).
| 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 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 222.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $360. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $360.
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).
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.