Nokia 8.1 vs OnePlus 15
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 27/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 213g).
Nokia 8.1
OnePlus 15
- Lighter: 180g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 58 points higher (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). 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: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, OnePlus 15 — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $799 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8.1 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nokia 8.1 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Nokia 8.1 was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 58 points (85/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus 15 — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.