OnePlus 15T vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $799 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, the OnePlus 15T scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 — 0/100; 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 J5 2017 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 146.2×71.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $280 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 1943.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (84/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.