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; estimated prices are $700 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 10/100 (a 67-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 (3,942,923 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 195g).
OnePlus 15s
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $700
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Redmi Note 5, the OnePlus 15s scores 67 points higher (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (48/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (96/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $700 | $200 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Redmi Note 5 by 1294.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Redmi Note 5 is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (48/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (75/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (96/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 67 points (77/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.