OnePlus 15s vs Realme 12
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $700 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Realme 12
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $700
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Realme 12, the OnePlus 15s scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Realme 12 — 54/100; 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 Realme 12 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Realme 12 (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Realme 12 by 668.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Realme 12 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Realme 12 (95/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Realme 12?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Realme 12?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Realme 12?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Realme 12?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Realme 12?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.