OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia 5
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 213g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia 5, the OnePlus 15 scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (79/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sony Xperia 5 by 339.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.