OnePlus 15s vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $700 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3900); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 195g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the OnePlus 15s scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 29/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (83/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 138.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. OnePlus 15s was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (83/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.