Honor 9 vs OnePlus 15
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, 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 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, 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 9 (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor 9 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor 9 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (97/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.