OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $700 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878).
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $729
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 15s scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, OnePlus 9 — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $729 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus 9 by 247.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. OnePlus 15s was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (89/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.