OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord 6
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $700 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,314,061); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $700
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the OnePlus 15s scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; 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 6 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $420 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. OnePlus Nord 6 was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (89/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.