Phone (3)
OnePlus 15
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 15 is the better pick overall by 11.3 points, leading in Charging, Battery and Performance. Phone (3) remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
OnePlus 15 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 86). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
OnePlus 15 zooms further optically (3.5× vs 3×). Phone (3) has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
OnePlus 15's battery is 2,150 mAh larger (7,300 vs 5,150 mAh), about 42% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
OnePlus 15 charges faster over cable (120W vs 65W). Wireless charging is faster on OnePlus 15 (50W vs 15W).
Display
OnePlus 15 has the larger screen (6.78" vs 6.67"). OnePlus 15's display is smoother at 165Hz vs 120Hz. Phone (3)'s screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 1,800 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Phone (3) is rated IP68 vs IP69 on the other.
Updates
OnePlus 15 should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Phone (3) | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.67" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.78" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 165 Hz |
| 2800×1260 (460 ppi) | Resolution | 2772×1272 (450 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 1,800 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3.5× |
| 50 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,150 mAh | Battery | 7,300 mAh |
| 65 W | Wired charging | 120 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP69 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 218 g | Weight | 211 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $899 |
| 2025-07 | Released | 2025-10 |
Official source: Phone (3) · Official source: OnePlus 15
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Phone (3)
Pros
- 4,500 nits peak
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (65W)
OnePlus 15
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 3.5× optical zoom
- 7,300 mAh battery
- 120W charging
- 165Hz display
Cons
- Dimmer screen
- Pricier ($899)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.