OnePlus 15T vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $799 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).
OnePlus 15T
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3888
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $340 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the OnePlus 15T scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (88/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3676955 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3888 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $799 | $340 |
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15T and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 200.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $459. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $459.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (88/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (76/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The OnePlus 15T 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.