OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
What Buyers Say
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
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
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerful flagship with excellent performance, a vibrant display, and long battery life. The camera system, especially the 200MP sensor and periscope zoom, takes sharp and clear photos. However, some users find it bulky and the S-Pen disappointing compared to previous models.
Pros
- Outstanding display quality
- Excellent camera with 200MP sensor
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Smooth performance
- Included S Pen
Cons
- Bulky design
- Useless S Pen for some users
- Screen feels like a downgrade from S23 Ultra
Scores
Specifications
| OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.61 | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3.5x★ | 3x, 5x |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 7,300 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 80W★ | 60W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Dual SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP69K | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | Yes |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
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 Ultra Sky Blue 256GB
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.