Honor 50 vs OnePlus 15
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor 50 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor 50 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (89/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.