Honor X9a vs OnePlus 15s

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $700

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a OnePlus 15s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3942923
Geekbench Single 905 3640
Geekbench Multi 2003 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2640x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm
Weight 175 g 195 g
Price $350 $700
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +85.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
OnePlus 15s
$700

Price difference: $350. Honor X9a is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (82/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (81/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the OnePlus 15s?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the OnePlus 15s?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.