OnePlus 15 vs Poco M8s
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Poco M8s
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Lighter: 213g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $799
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Poco M8s, the OnePlus 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 58/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 M8s (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $189 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Poco M8s by 483.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Poco M8s was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (89/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.