Honor Magic5 Lite vs OnePlus 15
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, 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 Magic5 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Honor Magic5 Lite was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (89/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite 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.