OnePlus 15T vs Redmi Note 5
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; estimated prices are $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 10/100 (a 70-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 (3,676,955 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
OnePlus 15T
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Redmi Note 5, the OnePlus 15T scores 70 points higher (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3676955 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1083 | |
| 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 | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $799 | $200 |
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15T and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Redmi Note 5 by 1200.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Redmi Note 5 is cheaper by $599.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (88/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (74/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (76/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (75/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 70 points (80/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.