Apple iPhone 15 vs OnePlus 15s
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
OnePlus 15s
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 195g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 171 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Apple iPhone 15 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. OnePlus 15s was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (95/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (76/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (89/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.