OnePlus 15 vs Realme 15 Lite
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $799 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-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 879,714); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't; the Realme 15 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Realme 15 Lite
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Realme 15 Lite, the OnePlus 15 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Realme 15 Lite — 70/100; 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 Realme 15 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Realme 15 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Realme 15 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Realme 15 Lite by 309.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $614. Realme 15 Lite was $614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Realme 15 Lite?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Realme 15 Lite?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme 15 Lite — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Realme 15 Lite?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Realme 15 Lite?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Realme 15 Lite?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.