OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $700 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $700
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus 15s scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6800 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $385 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 113.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. OnePlus Nord 5 was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.