Samsung Galaxy S26 vs OnePlus 15
The Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 8.4 in our rating, and the OnePlus 15 scores 9.4. The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads in software support, while the OnePlus 15 is ahead in display, camera, battery and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the newer phone, announced Feb 25, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S26
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Feb 25, 2026 vs Oct 27, 2025
- Lighter 167 g vs 211 g
- Thinner 7.2 mm vs 8.1 mm
- Reverse wireless charging
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 6 years
Why choose the OnePlus 15
- Bigger battery 7,300 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Faster wired charging 120 W vs 25 W
- Bigger screen 6.78 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Longer optical zoom 3.5× vs 3×
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 + IP69K vs IP68
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Overall
8.4
9.4
Display
8.2
8.9
Performance
8.9
9.0
Camera
8.0
8.4
Battery
5.0
8.6
Design
8.9
8.8
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
5.5
7.7
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Size
6.3 inches
6.78 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1272 × 2772 px
Pixel density
409 ppi
450 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
165 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
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HDR
—
HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
—
4.61 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Adreno 840
RAM
12 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 4.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
50 MP, 3.5× optical
Optical zoom
3×
3.5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
12 MP
32 MP
Front video
—
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Capacity
4,300 mAh
7,300 mAh
Battery type
—
Silicon-carbon
Wired charging
25 W
120 W
Wireless charging
15 W
50 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Dimensions
149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm
161.42 × 76.67 × 8.1 mm
Thickness
7.2 mm
8.1 mm
Weight
167 g
211 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
—
Back
Glass
Fiberglass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68 + IP69K
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Pink Gold, Silver Shadow
Sand Storm, Infinite Black, Ultra Violet
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 16
Interface
One UI 8.5
OxygenOS 16
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S26OnePlus 15
Announced
Feb 25, 2026
Oct 27, 2025
Released
Mar 11, 2026
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Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$899.99
$899.99
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