OnePlus 15T vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus 15T (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 $799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 514,398).
OnePlus 15T
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OnePlus 15T scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 84/100, 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 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3676955 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15T and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 614.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 15T 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.