OnePlus 15 vs Poco M5
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $799 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 408,000).
OnePlus 15
Poco M5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 408000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Poco M5, the OnePlus 15 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 408000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $170 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Poco M5 by 787.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $629. Poco M5 is cheaper by $629.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (48/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco M5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Poco M5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.