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Reviewers rate the OnePlus 15 clearly higher: 84 against 74 for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want exceptional battery life and top performance at a lower-than-flagship price. Trade-offs include average cameras in low light, weaker software and update promises, no magnetic charging, and a lack of carrier deals.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want a compact, light flagship with a bright screen and long software support, and who can find it discounted. Main trade-offs are the higher price, unchanged cameras, slow charging and little upgrade over the S25.
| Measure | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 84 | 74 |
7 publications have scored both phones. 7 scored the OnePlus 15 higher.
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2025 | March 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $899 | $899 |
| Launch price (UK) | £899 | £879 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €979 | €949 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.3″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 7,300 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 25 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 211 g | 167 g |
| Water resistance | — | IP68 |
| Software updates | 4 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.