Apple iPhone 16 vs OnePlus 15
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $447 and $779. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 213g).
Apple iPhone 16
OnePlus 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3041
- Lighter: 170g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $447 vs $779
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | 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 | 170 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $447 | $779 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $332. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $332.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (89/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (79/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 15 — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.