OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus Nord
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $799 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
OnePlus Nord
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $799
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the OnePlus Nord, the OnePlus 15 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 27/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, OnePlus Nord — 16/100; 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 (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4115 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $399 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads OnePlus Nord by 503.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus Nord was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Nord — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.