OnePlus 15s vs Poco M5
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $700 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 41/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Poco M5
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $700
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Poco M5, the OnePlus 15s scores 42 points higher (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Poco M5 — 50/100; 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 Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M5 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Poco M5 by 612.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. Poco M5 was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (95/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M5 (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 42 points (83/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Poco M5?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.