Honor Magic5 vs OnePlus 15
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor Magic5 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Honor Magic5 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (89/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the OnePlus 15?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.