Huawei P20 Lite vs OnePlus 15s

The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $300 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 10/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 88,000); the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 195g).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 67 points (77/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 89
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $700

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 62/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 88000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 67 points higher (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite leads (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (48/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (89/100 vs 62/100).

Huawei P20 Lite: The Huawei P20 Lite 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 Huawei P20 Lite OnePlus 15s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 88000 3942923
Geekbench Single 215 3640
Geekbench Multi 810 11033
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
NFC yes
Dimensions 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm
Weight 145 g 195 g
Price $300 $700
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 Lite and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 659
10/100
88000 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +97.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Huawei P20 Lite by 97.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20 Lite
$300
OnePlus 15s
$700

Price difference: $400. Huawei P20 Lite is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (48/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (100/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (89/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 67 points (77/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the OnePlus 15s?

The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 15s?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 5/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 15s?

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

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the OnePlus 15s?

The Huawei P20 Lite 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.