Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 16 5G
Comparison between OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus 16 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.8 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 15, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 100 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
OnePlus 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 7,300 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 165 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- OS Version
- 17
- against 16
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,688,274 | 5,633,288 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 4,327 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 12,873 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime + 3×4.03 GHz Performance + 3×3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,370 | — |
Design
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Sand | Black, Silver, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.4 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 215 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % | 90.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | 2 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,300 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 74 h 25 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,100 | — |
Display
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits | 2,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 520 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, LTPO | Crystal Shield Glass, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Ultra HDR |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94, 5G NR n95, 5G NR n98 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.2 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2747, CPH2745, PLK110, CPH2749 | — |
