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OnePlus 15 vs POCO X8 Power

₹54,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

The X8 Power starts ₹54,000 lower: ₹30,999 against ₹84,999 for the OnePlus 15.

  • The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 7,300 mAh. The OnePlus 15 charges faster, though: 120W against 100W.
  • The screens are a split decision: the OnePlus 15 is smoother (165Hz against 120Hz), the X8 Power is brighter (3,500 nits against 1,800).
  • Only the OnePlus 15 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x periscope. Only the OnePlus 15 has an ultrawide camera.
  • The OnePlus 15 is the lighter phone: 211 g against 229 g.
  • Only the OnePlus 15 lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Which to buy

Get the OnePlus 15 for faster charging, the smoother screen and the zoom camera. Get the X8 Power for the lower price, the bigger battery and the brighter screen.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Overall 9.5 out of 10 (better) 7.6 out of 10
Performance 10 out of 10 (better) 7.2 out of 10
Display 9.1 out of 10 (better) 9 out of 10
Rear camera 9.3 out of 10 (better) 5 out of 10
Front camera 9.3 out of 10 (better) 6.2 out of 10
Battery 9.7 out of 10 (better) 9.3 out of 10
Build Not rated 9.2 out of 10

Display

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches
Panel LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772 x 1272 (1.5K) 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 165Hz (better) 120Hz
Peak brightness 1,800 nits 3,500 nits (better)
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
CPU Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.608GHz Not listed
GPU Adreno 840 Not listed
RAM 12GB, 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
Software OxygenOS 16, Android 16 HyperOS 3, Android 16

Camera

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP periscope telephoto (f/2.8, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0) 50MP main + 8MP
Front camera 32MP (f/2.4, AF) 32MP
Video 8K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front) Not listed

Battery

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Battery 7,300 mAh 10,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 120W (better) 100W
Wireless charging 50W Not listed

Build and connectivity

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM + eSIM Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water Not listed IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K
Weight 211 g (better) 229 g
Thickness 8.1 mm (better) 8.65 mm
Colours Sand Storm, Infinite Black, Ultra Violet POCO Yellow, Black

Availability

SpecOnePlus 15X8 Power
Launch in India 13 Nov 2025 11 Sep 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

OnePlus 15
  • 12GB + 256GB₹84,999
  • 16GB + 512GB₹92,999
X8 Power
  • 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹33,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

OnePlus 15 vs X8 Power, answered

In India, the OnePlus 15 starts at ₹84,999 and the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999.

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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus 15 or the X8 Power?

The X8 Power, by ₹54,000. Starting prices: ₹30,999 for the X8 Power, ₹84,999 for the OnePlus 15. The OnePlus 15 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹92,999. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus 15 or the X8 Power?

The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 7,300 mAh. For charging, the OnePlus 15 is quicker: 120W to 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

It is a split: the OnePlus 15's screen is smoother (165Hz to 120Hz), the X8 Power's is brighter (3,500 to 1,800 nits). The OnePlus 15 has a 6.78-inch LTPO at 165Hz, the X8 Power a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, only the OnePlus 15 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus 15 and 50MP main on the X8 Power. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The OnePlus 15 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the X8 Power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.

Which is lighter?

The OnePlus 15, at 211 g to 229 g.