Honor 500 vs OnePlus 15s
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OnePlus 15s
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $700
- Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Honor 500 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Honor 500 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Honor 500 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Honor 500 (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 15s?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OnePlus 15s?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.