OnePlus 15T vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $799 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
OnePlus 15T
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $799
- Better portability (82/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the OnePlus 15T scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; 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 S8 (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (82/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3676955 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $720 |
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared OnePlus 15T and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 740.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $79. Samsung Galaxy S8 was $79 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (82/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.