OnePlus 15 vs Google Pixel 5a
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
OnePlus
84 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 5a Black 128GB
Google
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The OnePlus 15 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its extraordinary battery life and lightning-fast charging, with many users reporting two days of use without a charge. Performance and display quality are highly praised, though the camera is consistently noted as not quite top-tier, being a generation or two behind leading flagships while still producing good results. A few minor bugs and the absence of wireless charging are mentioned, but the overall sentiment remains very favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Super fast charging speed
- Smooth performance
- Vibrant display
- Great build quality
Cons
- Camera not top-tier
- Plastic back feels cheap
- Minor software bugs
- No wireless charging
- Lacks IR sensor
Battery life 8
Charging speed 6
Camera quality 5
Performance and smoothness 7
Display quality 4
Build quality 5
Google Pixel 5a Black 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Battery Life
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Foldable
Photography
Business
Budget
Compact
Specifications
| OnePlus 15 | Google Pixel 5a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.61★ | 2.40 |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP★ | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3.5x★ | — |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 7,300 mAh★ | 4,680 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 80W★ | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1★ |
| SIM | Dual SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP69K | IP67★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | rear |
| Face Recognition | — | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Google Pixel 5a Black 128GB
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong battery (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average performance (30th percentile)
Pricing
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
Google Pixel 5a Black 128GB
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: OnePlus 15
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
