OnePlus 15 vs Realme C53
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme C53 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612; estimated prices are $799 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 20/100 (a 41-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 200,000); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C53 doesn't; the Realme C53 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Realme C53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $300 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Realme C53, the OnePlus 15 scores 41 points higher (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C53 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Realme C53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, Realme UI T | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 167.3×76.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $799 | $300 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C53
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C53
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Realme C53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Realme C53 by 1710.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $499. Realme C53 is cheaper by $499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Realme C53?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 by 41 points (61/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Realme C53?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme C53 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Realme C53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Realme C53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Realme C53?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Realme C53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.