OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-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 1,051,702); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the OnePlus 15 scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 59/100). 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). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100; 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 OnePlus Nord CE4 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2412 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $300 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 242.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.