Honor 500 vs OnePlus 15
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $799
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor 500 by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Honor 500 was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.