OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $700 and $450. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398).
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $700
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, 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 "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100; 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 A72 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $450 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (95/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use.