Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs OnePlus 15R
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus 15R starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹59,999 against ₹62,999 for the Galaxy A57 5G.
- The OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery: 7,400 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 45W.
- The OnePlus 15R has the better screen on paper: smoother (165Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy A57 5G is the lighter phone: 179 g against 219 g.
Get the Galaxy A57 5G for the lighter build. Get the OnePlus 15R for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹62,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹66,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy A57 5G vs OnePlus 15R, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G starts at ₹62,999 and the OnePlus 15R starts at ₹59,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A57 5G or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹59,999 for the OnePlus 15R, ₹62,999 for the Galaxy A57 5G. The OnePlus 15R comes in 2 versions, up to ₹66,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A57 5G or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R, with 7,400 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the OnePlus 15R is quicker: 80W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the OnePlus 15R's: it is smoother (165Hz to 120Hz). The Galaxy A57 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus at 120Hz, the OnePlus 15R a 6.83-inch screen at 165Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A57 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus 15R. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy A57 5G runs the Exynos 1680, the OnePlus 15R the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy A57 5G, at 179 g to 219 g.
