OnePlus 15 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
The OnePlus 15 scores 9.4 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 8.0. The OnePlus 15 leads in display, performance, battery, design and value for money, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead in software support. At launch in the US, the OnePlus 15 cost $99.01 less ($899.99 vs $999). The OnePlus 15 is the newer phone, announced Oct 27, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the OnePlus 15
- Bigger battery 7,300 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Faster wired charging 120 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.78 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 + IP69K vs IP68
- Lower launch price $899.99 vs $999
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3.5×
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Lighter 199 g vs 211 g
- Higher screen resolution 1280 × 2856 px vs 1272 × 2772 px
- Sharper display 495 ppi vs 450 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Overall
9.4
8.0
Display
8.9
8.6
Performance
9.0
6.6
Camera
8.4
8.6
Battery
8.5
5.4
Design
8.8
8.6
Software support
7.4
9.2
Value for money
7.6
4.6
Display
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Size
6.78 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED
OLED, Super Actua
Resolution
1272 × 2772 px
1280 × 2856 px
Pixel density
450 ppi
495 ppi
Refresh rate
165 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
—
3,000 nits
HDR
HDR10+, HDR Vivid
—
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.61 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
50 MP, 3.5× optical
48 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
3.5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
32 MP
42 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Capacity
7,300 mAh
4,700 mAh
Battery type
Silicon-carbon
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Wired charging
120 W
27 W
Wireless charging
50 W
21 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Dimensions
161.42 × 76.67 × 8.1 mm
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
211 g
199 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68 + IP69K
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Sand Storm, Infinite Black, Ultra Violet
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Connectivity and features
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✓ Yes
✕ No
Software
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 14
Interface
OxygenOS 16
—
OS updates
4 years
7 years
Security updates
6 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 9 Pro
Announced
Oct 27, 2025
Aug 13, 2024
Released
—
Sep 4, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$899.99
$999
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