OnePlus 15s vs Vivo Y500
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $700 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Vivo Y500
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $700
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Vivo Y500, the OnePlus 15s scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $345 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $355. Vivo Y500 was $355 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.