OnePlus 15s vs Poco X8
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $700 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 829,894); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Poco X8
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $700
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Poco X8, the OnePlus 15s scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; 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 X8 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X8 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X8 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X8 (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $389 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Poco X8 by 376.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $311. Poco X8 was $311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X8 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X8 (89/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Poco X8 (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.