OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
OnePlus
84 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB
Samsung
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
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
Battery life 8
Charging speed 6
Camera quality 5
Performance and smoothness 7
Display quality 4
Build quality 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Battery Life
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Foldable
Photography
Budget
Business
Compact
Specifications
| OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 1440 x 2960 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 1200 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 8 Elite Gen 5 | — |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.61★ | 2.30 |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 1 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3.5x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 7,300 mAh★ | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 80W★ | 15W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired | Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| 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★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | rear |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average performance (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: OnePlus 15
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
