Nubia Neo 5 Max vs OnePlus 15s
The Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 50/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 785,352); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 245g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Max
OnePlus 15s
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $700
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 245g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Max vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 33 points higher (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Max — 38/100, 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 Nubia Neo 5 Max (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Max | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 245 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Max and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Nubia Neo 5 Max was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (89/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 33 points (83/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Max and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Neo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Max 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.