ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 15s
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,136,217); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
OnePlus 15s
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. OnePlus 15s was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (89/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus 15s?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the OnePlus 15s?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.