OnePlus 15 vs Redmi 5 Plus
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $799 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 218,879); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the OnePlus 15 scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; 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 Redmi 5 Plus (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1547.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Redmi 5 Plus was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.