OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $700 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,051,702).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $700
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the OnePlus 15s scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $300 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 275.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.