OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord 2
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $700 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 960,724).
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus Nord 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $700
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the OnePlus 15s scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 78/100, OnePlus Nord 2 — 46/100; 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 Nord 2 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $400 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 310.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. OnePlus Nord 2 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (95/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (89/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use.