Fairphone 5 vs OnePlus 15s
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
OnePlus 15s
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $700 vs $770
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $770 | $700 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $70. OnePlus 15s is cheaper by $70.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (56/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the OnePlus 15s?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.