OnePlus 15 vs Redmi Note 8

OnePlus 15

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Redmi Note 8

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

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The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 329,457); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 15

Performance 97

Display 84

Camera 78

Battery 89

Portability 50

Value for money 86

Redmi Note 8

Performance 24

Display 43

Camera 33

Battery 22

Portability 60

Value for money 26

What makes OnePlus 15 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 329457
Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Redmi Note 8 better?

Lighter: 190g vs 213g
Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $799

Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Redmi Note 8, the OnePlus 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Redmi Note 8 — 26/100; 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 Note 8 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	OnePlus 15	Redmi Note 8
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu	3606149	329457
Geekbench Single	3639	321
Geekbench Multi	11047	1128
Display	6.8" AMOLED	6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution	1272x2772	2340x1080
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Battery	6500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charging	120W	18W
Wireless charging	50W	0W
Main camera	50 MP	48 MP
Ultrawide	50 MP	8 MP
Telephoto	50 MP	0 MP
Front camera	32 MP	13 MP
RAM	12GB / 16GB	3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB	32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS	Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China)	Android 9
Brightness (peak)	1800 nits	—
NFC	yes	no
Protection	IP68	—
Dimensions	161.4×76.7×8.1 mm	158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight	213 g	190 g
Launch price	$799	$180