OnePlus 15 vs Redmi Note 9S
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $799 and $200. 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 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 514,398); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
OnePlus 15
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Redmi Note 9S, 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 "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $799 | $200 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Redmi Note 9S by 604.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Redmi Note 9S is cheaper by $599.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 41 points (61/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.