OnePlus 15T vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $799 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 257,901); the OnePlus 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Better portability (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the OnePlus 15T scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (83/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $220 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1423.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (83/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.