Apple iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 15

The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,790,000); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Performance 84
Display 61
Camera 30
Battery 19
Portability 80
Value for money 22
OnePlus 15
Performance 94
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 50
Value for money 60
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 3041
  • Lighter: 167g vs 213g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $799

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1790000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8070
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3279 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (60/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (60/100 vs 22/100).

Apple iPhone 16e: The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16e OnePlus 15
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1790000 3621671
Geekbench Single 3254 3041
Geekbench Multi 8070 9494
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2532x1170
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 20W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm
Weight 167 g 213 g
Price $599 $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera
OnePlus 15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2532x1170
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
OnePlus 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery
OnePlus 15
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16e and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16e Apple A18
55/100
1790000 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +50.6%
3621671 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone 16e by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16e
$599
OnePlus 15
$799

Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 16e is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (86/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (80/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (60/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 15 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 16e 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.