Apple iPhone 15 vs OnePlus 15
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (4,008,294 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
OnePlus 15
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 213g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4008294 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 4008294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone 15 by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (89/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.