OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB

OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB

OnePlus
84 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB

Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB

Samsung
83 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB

85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews

The OnePlus 15 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its extraordinary battery life and lightning-fast charging, with many users reporting two days of use without a charge. Performance and display quality are highly praised, though the camera is consistently noted as not quite top-tier, being a generation or two behind leading flagships while still producing good results. A few minor bugs and the absence of wireless charging are mentioned, but the overall sentiment remains very favorable.

Pros
  • Exceptional battery life
  • Super fast charging speed
  • Smooth performance
  • Vibrant display
  • Great build quality
Cons
  • Camera not top-tier
  • Plastic back feels cheap
  • Minor software bugs
  • No wireless charging
  • Lacks IR sensor
👍 Battery life 8
👍 Charging speed 6
🤔 Camera quality 5
👍 Performance and smoothness 7
👍 Display quality 4
🤔 Build quality 5

Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB

72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy S26 receives generally positive feedback for its fast processor, sharp display, and improved sound quality, especially appreciated by users with hearing difficulties. However, concerns about battery life, camera performance in low light, and the lack of expandable storage are noted. The phone's compact design and good value with trade-in deals are praised, but some users find the UI less intuitive and the camera bump problematic.

Pros
  • Fast processor
  • Sharp and beautiful display
  • Improved sound quality
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Good value with trade-in deals
Cons
  • Average battery life
  • Camera underperforms in low light
  • No expandable storage
  • UI less intuitive than previous versions
  • Camera bump causes wobble and protection issues
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
🤔 Battery life 4
🤔 Camera quality 5
🤔 Build design 4
👍 Value for money 3

Scores

Battery Life
OnePlus
99
Samsung
74
Rugged
OnePlus
90
Samsung
78
Budget
OnePlus
88
Samsung
90
Gaming
OnePlus
89
Samsung
82
Photography
OnePlus
82
Samsung
88
Foldable
OnePlus
83
Samsung
87
Flagship
OnePlus
86
Samsung
81
Compact
OnePlus
59
Samsung
83
Business
OnePlus
72
Samsung
72

Specifications

OnePlus 15Samsung Galaxy S26
Display
Screen Size6.86.3
Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2712 x 12202340 x 1080
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness800 nits2600 nits★
HDR✓✓
Performance
Processor8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Processor ModelSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
CPU Speed4.614.74★
RAM16 GB★12 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB
Expandable—✗
Camera
Main Camera50 MP50 MP
Camera Count34★
Ultrawide50 MP★12 MP
Telephoto50 MP★12 MP
Front Camera32 MP★12 MP
Optical Zoom3.5x★3x
Video8K@30fps8K@30fps
OIS✓✓
Battery & Charging
Battery7,300 mAh★4,300 mAh
Wired Charging80W★25W
Wireless Charging✓✓
Fast ChargingWiredAdaptive Fast Charging
ConnectorUSB-CUSB-C
Connectivity
5G✓✓
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4★
NFC✓✓
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C★
SIMDual SIM + eSIMNano SIM
eSIM✓★✗
Design & Build
Water ResistanceIP69KIP68★
Form Factorbarbar
Weight0.21 kg0.16 kg★
Fingerprint—Yes
Face Recognition—✓★
OSAndroidAndroid
Headphone Jack✗✗
Stereo Speakers—✓★

Pros & Cons

OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile

Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong camera (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile

Pricing

Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB is CA$1,041 cheaper (1.7x less).

OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB0.033score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB0.054score per dollar

Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB offers 1.6x better value for money

OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB

Samsung Galaxy S26 Black 512GB

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - OnePlus 15 wins 8 specs while Samsung Galaxy S26 wins 9.

OnePlus 15 Better at:

GamingRuggedFlagshipBattery Life

Samsung Galaxy S26 Better at:

CompactFoldablePhotography

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