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; estimated prices are $700 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $700

  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Vivo Y500, the OnePlus 15s scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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
Price $700 $345
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $355. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $355.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (82/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Vivo Y500?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.