OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 8 Pro
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 8 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 964,589).
OnePlus 15
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 964589
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4510 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the OnePlus 8 Pro, the OnePlus 15 scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 82/100, OnePlus 8 Pro — 30/100; 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 OnePlus 8 Pro (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 964589 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.3×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 4510 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads OnePlus 8 Pro by 275.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. OnePlus 15 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (94/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 8 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the OnePlus 8 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.