OnePlus 15 vs Poco M5
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $799 and $170. 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 OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Poco M5
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Poco M5, the OnePlus 15 scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Poco M5 — 50/100; 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 M5 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Poco M5 by 550.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Poco M5 was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.