Honor X9c vs OnePlus 15s
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
OnePlus 15s
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $700
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Honor X9c by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Honor X9c was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the OnePlus 15s?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.