OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 1,135,878); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
OnePlus 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $799
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 15 scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 84/100, OnePlus 9 — 32/100; 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 9 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3646161 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $729 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads OnePlus 9 by 221.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. OnePlus 9 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (89/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.