OnePlus 15 vs Vivo Y500
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $799 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Vivo Y500
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Vivo Y500, the OnePlus 15 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $345 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Vivo Y500 was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.