OnePlus 15s vs Poco M8
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $700 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5520); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Poco M8
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $700
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Poco M8, the OnePlus 15s scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 54/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 M8 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M8 (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M8 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $209 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Poco M8 by 371.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $491. Poco M8 was $491 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M8 (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco M8 (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco M8?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Poco M8?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco M8?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco M8?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Poco M8?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.