OnePlus 15s vs Sony Xperia 5
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Sony Xperia 5
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 195g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Sony Xperia 5, the OnePlus 15s scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Sony Xperia 5 by 379.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Sony Xperia 5?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.