OnePlus 15T vs Redmi 5 Plus
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $799 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 218,879); the OnePlus 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the OnePlus 15T scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 86/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1694.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Redmi 5 Plus was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.