Huawei P20 Lite vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 15/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 71 points higher (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, 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 Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Huawei P20 Lite was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 71 points (86/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 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.