OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi 12T
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,111,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Xiaomi 12T
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1111150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the OnePlus 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Xiaomi 12T — 52/100; 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 Xiaomi 12T (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1111150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $380 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Xiaomi 12T by 224.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Xiaomi 12T was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 12T?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Xiaomi 12T?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.