OnePlus 15s vs Redmi Note 5
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $700 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 25/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Redmi Note 5
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $700
- Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Redmi Note 5, the OnePlus 15s scores 58 points higher (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 32/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Redmi Note 5 — 10/100; 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 Redmi Note 5 (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Redmi Note 5 by 1297.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Redmi Note 5 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (95/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (53/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (89/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 58 points (83/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.