OnePlus 15T vs OnePlus Nord 2
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
OnePlus 15T
OnePlus Nord 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the OnePlus 15T scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 84/100, OnePlus Nord 2 — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (70/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3676955 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $400 |
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OnePlus 15T and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 282.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. OnePlus Nord 2 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use.