A survey conducted on Android Authority reveals shifting loyalties as OnePlus 15 outshines Samsung’s Galaxy S26 hype.
Chinese smartphone brands are really turning up the heat this year. We’ve already seen pretty powerful and interesting launches like the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the vivo X300 series, and the Xiaomi 17 lineup. Now, OnePlus has entered the arena with the OnePlus 15.
OnePlus is a rare China-based flagship maker with a solid market presence in the US. This time around, the company has packed some serious upgrades into its flagship, and people are genuinely wondering if they should just grab the OnePlus 15 instead of waiting around for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series.
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We ran a poll over on Android Authority asking readers if the OnePlus 15, with its massive 7,300mAh battery, 120W charging, 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and all the other upgrades, is shaping up to be more exciting than what we’ve heard about the Galaxy S26 family so far. Surprisingly, the results lean heavily toward OnePlus for now.OnePlus 15 vs. Galaxy S26: Which phone are you most excited about?
Out of more than 4,000 votes, 71% of respondents said they’re more hyped for the OnePlus 15 than for any of the Galaxy S26 models, including the standard S26, the returning S26 Plus, and the S26 Ultra.
