OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $700 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $700
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the OnePlus 15s scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 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 CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7100 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $295 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 132.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (89/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.