OnePlus 15s vs OnePlus Nord
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $700 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus Nord
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $700
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the OnePlus Nord, the OnePlus 15s scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 27/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, OnePlus Nord — 16/100; 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 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4115 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $399 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads OnePlus Nord by 560.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. OnePlus Nord was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (95/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.