Head to head
OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is the newer phone (2026 vs 2025).
- Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger display (6.9" vs 6.78").
- OnePlus 15 carries the bigger battery (7,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
- OnePlus 15 has the faster display (165Hz vs 120Hz).
- OnePlus 15 is lighter (211 g vs 214 g).
- OnePlus 15 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $259 vs $399 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| OnePlus 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2025-11-13 | 2026-03-11 |
| Display | 6.78" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 / 16GB | 12 / 16 (1TB model)GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto | 200MP wide + 50MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele + 50MP 5x periscope |
| Front camera | 32MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 7300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 120W wired, 50W wireless | USB-C, 60W wired, 25W wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.4 x 76.7 x 8.1 | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 |
| Weight | 211 g | 214 g |
| Colors at launch | Infinite Black, Sand Storm, Ultra Violet | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow (online), Pink Gold (online) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| OnePlus 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Infinite Black | — |
| Most-chosen storage | 512GB | — |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | OnePlus 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $259 | $399 |
| Battery replacement | $99 | $119 |
FAQ
OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra, answered.
Which is newer, the OnePlus 15 or the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is newer — it launched in 2026, while the OnePlus 15 launched in 2025.
Which has the bigger battery?
The OnePlus 15: 7,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $259 for the OnePlus 15 and $399 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the OnePlus 15 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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