Honor Magic V5 vs OnePlus 15
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5820); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1350
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor Magic V5 by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $551. OnePlus 15 was $551 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the OnePlus 15?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.