Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus 15s
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 38/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 597,974).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
OnePlus 15s
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $700
- Overall rating 38/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 45 points higher (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, OnePlus 15s — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (53/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Google Pixel 5a 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $700 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (95/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (53/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (89/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Google Pixel 5a 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 45 points (83/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the OnePlus 15s?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the OnePlus 15s?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G 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, budget-conscious buyers.