OnePlus 15s vs Vivo X500
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $700 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 83/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,930,719); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Vivo X500
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $820
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 6 points higher (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $820 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Vivo X500 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. OnePlus 15s was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the OnePlus 15s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo X500?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Vivo X500?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.