OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord 3

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000; estimated prices are $700 and $339. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,542,660).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
OnePlus Nord 3
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 51
Design 58
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1542660
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $339 vs $700

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord 3, the OnePlus 15s scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus Nord 3: The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s OnePlus Nord 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 3942923 1542660
Geekbench Single 3640 1693
Geekbench Multi 11033 4384
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216 1240x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 193 g
Price $700 $339
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
OnePlus Nord 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
43/100 -155.6%
1542660 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 155.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
OnePlus Nord 3
$339

Price difference: $361. OnePlus Nord 3 is cheaper by $361.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (92/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (48/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (82/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 3?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 3?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 3?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 3?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord 3?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.