OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the OnePlus 15 scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 16/100; 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 Mi 10 Lite 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 503.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.