OnePlus 15 vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the OnePlus 15 scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 51/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 599.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.