OnePlus256 GB · UK MODEL
OnePlus 15
165Hz in supported games. Native 3.5x zoom.
—MATCH / 100
Infinite Black£849UK reference price
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Real specs. Clear sources.UK models · Checked 4 Sept 2026OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy S26
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Two great phones.
Different things to love.
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—Battery81
Samsung256 GB · UK MODEL
Galaxy S26
6.3 inches. Just 167 grams.
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Sky Blue£879UK reference price
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SPECIFICATIONS-ONLY COMPARISONThe facts are here. A score isn’t—yet.
Change what matters There isn’t enough shared evidence for a weighted recommendation. Explore the verified differences below.
Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Display, Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below. We do not fill missing inputs with estimates.
THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER
Every specification A quick read on the trade-offs.
Galaxy S26
48g lighter.
Published device weight, without a case.
- OnePlus 15
- 215g
- Galaxy S26
- 167g
Schematic balance · not a physical simulation
OnePlus 15
0.48″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- OnePlus 15
- 6.78″
- Galaxy S26
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
OnePlus 15
A different perspective.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- OnePlus 15
- 3.5×
- Galaxy S26
- 3×
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
MANUFACTURER CLAIMS
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- OnePlus 15
- Up to 31h
- Galaxy S26
- Up to 30h
Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life
BEYOND THE TOTAL
Why choose each?
Different strengths. Your call.
REASONS TO CONSIDER
OnePlus 15
Longer native telephoto reach
3.5× vs 3× native telephoto. Lens reach, not digital zoom or an image-quality verdict.
Verified hardware; Camera is not scored for this pair.More screen, if you want it
6.78″ vs 6.3″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.
REASONS TO CONSIDER
Galaxy S26
48 g lighter
167 g vs 215 g, before a case. Also 5 mm narrower.
Preference, not included in the match score.
Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.
GO A LITTLE DEEPER
Where each phone shines.
Explore the numbers behind the match.
OnePlus 15 Galaxy S26
Relative published specs · outer edge = higher value
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score
OnePlus 15: The UK specification publishes 1,800 nits in high-brightness mode, while launch wording calls it peak brightness. These measurement labels are not interchangeable, so v1 peak-brightness scoring is withheld. Verified pixel density and refresh limits remain visible.
Galaxy S26: Uses Samsung's 2,600-nit peak, calculated pixel density from 2340×1080 / 6.3 inches and maximum adaptive 120Hz. These are published capabilities, not lab quality measurements.
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All specs13 specificationsOnePlus 15Galaxy S26
OnePlus 15Galaxy S26Weight
215g
167g
Width
76.7mm
71.7mm
Thickness
8.2mm
7.2mm
Screen size
6.78″
6.3″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Not verified
2600 nits
Pixel density
450 ppi
409.08 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
165Hz
165Hz is limited to supported games; ordinary adaptive operation is 1–120Hz.
120Hz
Native telephoto reach
3.5×
3×
Rear camera modules
3
3
8K video recording
YesThe UK video specification lists 8K at 30fps.
YesSamsung lists 8K recording at 30fps, distinct from playback capabilities.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
31 hours
30 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Published support term
6 years
7 years
UK models · 256GB · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
GO BEYOND THE SPECS
Make this comparison yours.A little perspective. A better decision.
THE PRICE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
What price changes your mind?
A great phone. An even better deal. Find the point where the value flips.
Let’s check the fit first
Comparable, positive scores are needed in your selected categories before we can calculate a price threshold.
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Would you choose it blind?
Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?
Manufacturer specifications. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.
Good comparisons start with good sources.8 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence
Your selected categories: none. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.
How we calculate scoresOnePlus OnePlus 15
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.
Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.
DisplayNot scored
The UK specification publishes 1,800 nits in high-brightness mode, while launch wording calls it peak brightness. These measurement labels are not interchangeable, so v1 peak-brightness scoring is withheld. Verified pixel density and refresh limits remain visible.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Unambiguous peak-brightness measurement definition.
CameraNot scored
Verified camera hardware is shown separately. The complete v1 pro-workflow audit is not available, so no camera-quality or capability score is inferred.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Complete model-specific verification of the four pro-workflow inputs.
BatteryNot scored
The 31-hour video claim does not establish the local-playback protocol required by v1. The published video duration and charging claims remain visible without an inferred battery score.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Verification that the 31-hour claim uses local-video playback.
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independent cross-platform CPU, GPU and sustained-performance tests are included.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Comparable independently measured performance results.
Longevity85.7 / 100
Derived from the UK launch date and published security-update endpoint. This describes total security coverage, not a promise of six Android upgrades.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished software-support durationSource value: 6
85.71 × 100% = 85.7113 November 2025 to 13 November 2031.
OnePlus UKOnePlus UKCategory score = 85.71 = 85.71
Specifications & verification
Weight215 gmanufacturer · high confidence
Infinite Black finish; Sand Storm has a different published weight.
OnePlus UKWidth76.7 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Thickness8.2 mmmanufacturer · high confidence
Infinite Black finish; Sand Storm has a different thickness.
OnePlus UKDisplay size6.78 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · low confidence
OnePlus's controlled-condition video claim. The checked disclaimer does not establish local versus streamed playback.
OnePlus UKClaimed charging rate2.5384615384615383% per minutecalculated · low confidence
The UK test starts at 1%, with the official 120W adapter, screen off and rapid mode enabled; not sustained charging power.
(100 − 1) percentage points divided by approximately 39 minutes.
OnePlus UKPublished total support6 yearscalculated · high confidence
Six-year total security window from launch, not six OS versions or six years remaining.
OnePlus UKOnePlus UKWireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
50W AIRVOOC requires compatible charging hardware.
OnePlus UKHeadphone jackNocalculated · high confidence
The listed audio connection is USB Type-C, with no 3.5mm socket.
OnePlus UKExpandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence
The UK eco-design section explicitly lists removable memory cards as incompatible.
OnePlus UKeSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence
UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and eSIM support.
OnePlus UKIP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence
Published UK eco-design classification. The current schema does not represent the additional high-pressure ratings.
OnePlus UKRAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UKOnePlus Community
Pixel density450 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Maximum refresh rate165 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence
165Hz is limited to supported games; ordinary adaptive operation is 1–120Hz.
OnePlus UKNative telephoto reach3.5×manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Claimed optical-quality reach7×manufacturer · high confidence
Optical-quality mode, not a native 7x telephoto lens.
OnePlus UKRear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
The UK video specification lists 8K at 30fps.
OnePlus UKReference MSRP£849.00OnePlus Community
All sources5
- OnePlus 15 — technical specificationsOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- OnePlus 15 — battery claims and test disclaimersOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- Introducing the OnePlus 15 — launch pricing and configurationsOnePlus Community · accessed 2026-09-04
- Product Security Update PeriodOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- OnePlus 15 UK launch-order date — Early Bird campaign termsOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung Galaxy S26
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.
Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.
Display78.8 / 100
Uses Samsung's 2,600-nit peak, calculated pixel density from 2340×1080 / 6.3 inches and maximum adaptive 120Hz. These are published capabilities, not lab quality measurements.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 2600
86.67 × 40% = 34.67Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UKPixel densitySource value: 409.08
54.54 × 35% = 19.09PPI is calculated from published full-rectangle diagonal and resolution; it is not a separately measured specification.
Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UKMaximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UKCategory score = 34.67 + 19.09 + 25.00 = 78.76
CameraNot scored
Native zoom, camera modules and 8K support are verified below. A complete model-specific pro-workflow audit is still missing, so the v1 camera score is withheld rather than assuming unknown features are absent.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.
Battery81.4 / 100
Uses Samsung's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-55%-in-around-30-minutes charging claim. Manufacturer test methods differ across brands.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30
85.71 × 65% = 55.71Samsung's internal pre-release estimate uses locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE; it is not mixed-use endurance.
Samsung Business UKManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.83
73.33 × 35% = 25.67Derived from Samsung's up-to-55% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter. Not a sustained charging measurement.
Samsung Newsroom UKCategory score = 55.71 + 25.67 = 81.38
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independently measured CPU/GPU and sustained-performance results are included.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.
Longevity100.0 / 100
Samsung's seven-year security-update commitment reaches the v1 duration ceiling. This is total support from launch, not support remaining today.
Selected weight: 1.
high confidence · 100% model coveragePublished software-support durationSource value: 7
100.00 × 100% = 100.00Seven years from global launch; not an estimate of physical lifespan.
Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UKCategory score = 100.00 = 100.00
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Width71.7 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Thickness7.2 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Display size6.3 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence
Full-rectangle diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller. The model-specific specification takes precedence over the buying guide's inconsistent S26 6.2-inch table entry.
Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UKPeak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence
Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.
Samsung Business UKClaimed video playback30 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence
Samsung's internal pre-release estimate uses locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE; it is not mixed-use endurance.
Samsung Business UKClaimed charging rate1.8333333333333333% per minutecalculated · low confidence
Derived from Samsung's up-to-55% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter. Not a sustained charging measurement.
55 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.
Samsung Newsroom UKPublished total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence
Seven years of security updates from launch, not seven years remaining from today. Model-specific security support is listed to 28 February 2033.
Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UKWireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
Samsung publishes WPC-compatible wireless charging.
Samsung Newsroom UKReverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
Published as Wireless PowerShare; subject to device compatibility and battery-level restrictions.
Samsung Newsroom UKHeadphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence
The earjack specification is USB Type-C, not a 3.5mm socket.
Samsung Business UKExpandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence
Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.
Samsung UKeSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence
The UK model supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.
Samsung Business UKIP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence
Controlled-lab fresh-water claim: up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UKRAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Native telephoto reach3×manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Claimed optical-quality reach2×manufacturer · high confidence
Published Adaptive Pixel mode at 2x. A separate native telephoto lens reaches 3x; this value is the named sensor-crop mode, not maximum optical reach.
Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UKRear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
Samsung lists 8K recording at 30fps, distinct from playback capabilities.
Samsung Business UKReference MSRP£879.00Samsung Newsroom UK
All sources3
- Galaxy S26 256GB — SpecificationsSamsung Business UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
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