Apple iPhone 15 vs OnePlus 16
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 65/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,626,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
OnePlus 16
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 30 points higher (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (95/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 171 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Apple iPhone 15 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (95/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 30 points (95/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the OnePlus 16?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the OnePlus 16?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.