Apple iPhone 15 vs OnePlus 13T

The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,626,008).

The OnePlus 13T edges out the Apple iPhone 15 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 15

Performance 79
Display 61
Camera 76
Battery 20
Portability 78
Value for money 44

OnePlus 13T

Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62

What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 185g

  • Better camera (76/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)

What makes OnePlus 13T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1626008
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2631
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6602
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3349 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

Apple iPhone 15: The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 15 OnePlus 13T
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1626008 3173674
Geekbench Single 2631 3013
Geekbench Multi 6602 9287
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1216x2640
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3349 mAh 6260 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 17 Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm
Weight 171 g 185 g
Launch price $799 $650

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 15

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera

OnePlus 13T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 15

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

OnePlus 13T

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 15

  • 3349 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

OnePlus 13T

  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Apple A16 Bionic
65/100
1626008 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +48.8%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Apple iPhone 15 by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 15

$799

OnePlus 13T

$650

Launch price difference: $149. OnePlus 13T was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (76/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (65/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T edges out the Apple iPhone 15 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the OnePlus 13T?

The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 13T?

The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the OnePlus 13T?

The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.