Between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and OnePlus 15, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and pixel density, while the OnePlus 15 wins on wireless charging and front camera. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 75.6 and the OnePlus 15 scores 78.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (75.6 vs 78.4). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, pixel density, screen size, among others.
Pick the OnePlus 15 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, front camera, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 11.33% more. 501 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 1.77% more. 6.9 " vs 6.78 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Why OnePlus 15 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 84.62% more. 120 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 50.00% more. 7500 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲AnTuTu — 27.71% more. 2950000 vs 2310000.
- ▲Weight — 21.00 g less. 211 vs 232.
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 211 glead |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.78 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MPlead | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 15?+
OnePlus 15 has 50.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 7500 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 15?+
OnePlus 15 is 21g lighter — 232g vs 211g.
Is Galaxy S26 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does OnePlus 15 support 5G?+
Yes, OnePlus 15 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 15?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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