Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want better photos and the longest software support. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S24. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryOnePlus 15R. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 5. It has a 7400 mAh battery.
- SpeedOnePlus 15R. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, speed score 9 out of 10, against 8.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S24. Android upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch).
- PriceOnePlus 15R. Costs 2% less.
Overall, OnePlus 15R wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy S24 | OnePlus 15R | Suggested by TuvvoiQOO 15RWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S24Longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹59,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Down ₹24,000 (30%) ₹79,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹7,000 (15%) ₹47,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹9,000 (20%) ₹44,999 at launch, ₹53,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹59,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹61,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹53,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹66,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Biggest battery in its price range: 7600 mAh Fastest charging in its price range: 100W | |
| Launched | 17 January 2024 | 17 December 2025 | 24 February 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 6.1 (Android 14) | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.2/10 | Best rating of these phones8.2/10 | Best rating of these phones8.2/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a day with normal use, but 25W charging is slow. 4000 mAh | Best battery of these phonesOutstanding battery life (21 hours 36 minutes in GSMArena's test) and fast 80W charging. 7400 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming. 7600 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; close to the S25 in daylight. | Very good main camera with superb video stabilisation, but a basic wide-angle and no zoom lens. | Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens. | |
| Speed | Fast for apps and games. Newer stock on Flipkart uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; older units have Exynos 2400. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 gives near-flagship speed and stays fairly cool in games. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily. | |
| Screen size | 6.2 inch | 6.83 inch | 6.59 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones165Hz, very smooth | 144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 2,600 nits, easy to read in sun | 3,600 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless | 80W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | No | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones167 g | 213 g | 202 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.6 mm | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver | |
| Catch | Check which chip you get: Snapdragon units run cooler than Exynos ones. The 128GB model is hard to find now. | No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹54,999 (12GB + 256GB) since launch. | Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999. | |
| What owners say | Many owners say the battery drains much faster after the One UI 9 update, mostly while the phone is idle. Samsung has not confirmed a fix yet. | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8/10 Tom's Guide | GSMArena Smartprix 8.3/10 Android Authority | Smartprix 8.1/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
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| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | OnePlus 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1272 x 2800) AMOLED, 165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) on Flipkart stock; Exynos 2400 on earlier stock | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Snapdragon: 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.39GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.1GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.2GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) or Xclipse 940 (Exynos) | Adreno 829 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Hexagon NPU (Snapdragon) or Exynos NPU; TOPS not officially stated | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0 on 256GB and 512GB; LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 80W wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 12MP front | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 112 degrees); 32MP front with autofocus |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 7.6mm thick, 167g | 8.1mm to 8.3mm (varies by colour) thick, 213g to 219g (varies by colour) |
| Software | One UI 6.1 (Android 14) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (Snapdragon X75 on Snapdragon units) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.7 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | PWM dimming (frequency not officially stated) |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Passive cooling, no vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena measured 70% CPU and 66% GPU stability under stress |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S24₹55,999
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- OnePlus 15R₹54,999
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Opens 12GB + 256GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24 or OnePlus 15R?
- OnePlus 15R wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want better photos and the longest software support. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy S24 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- OnePlus 15R lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- OnePlus 15R is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹55,999, OnePlus 15R (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S24, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch). OnePlus 15R, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch).
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