OnePlus 15s vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $700 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $700
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the OnePlus 15s scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Vivo Y500 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 349.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $515. Vivo Y500 (China) was $515 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.