OnePlus 15s vs Poco X5
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695; launch prices were $700 and $245. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 48/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Poco X5
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco X5 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $700
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Poco X5, the OnePlus 15s scores 35 points higher (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Poco X5 — 46/100; 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 X5 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X5 (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X5 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Poco X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $245 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Poco X5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Poco X5 by 567.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Poco X5 was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X5 (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X5 (53/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco X5?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 35 points (83/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Poco X5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco X5 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco X5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco X5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Poco X5?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.