OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus Ace 3
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,907,512).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
OnePlus Ace 3
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1907512
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 3 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 213g
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the OnePlus Ace 3, the OnePlus 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Ace 3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus Ace 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1907512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 3
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Ace 3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads OnePlus Ace 3 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Ace 3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Ace 3?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Ace 3?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Ace 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Ace 3?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Ace 3?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the OnePlus Ace 3?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users.