OnePlus 15 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $799 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the OnePlus 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 309.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $614. Vivo Y500 (China) was $614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.