Honor 7C vs OnePlus 15
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 176,718); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7C
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor 7C better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 4/100, 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 7C (97/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7C | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7C and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor 7C by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Honor 7C was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (97/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C 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.