Nubia Neo 5 Max vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 785,352); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 245g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Max
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $799
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Lighter: 213g vs 245g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Max vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Max — 38/100, 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 Nubia Neo 5 Max (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Max | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 245 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Max and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Neo 5 Max was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (89/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Max and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Neo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Max 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.