Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 2,601,000); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
OnePlus 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9300
- Better camera (66/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4823 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 213g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 15, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. OnePlus 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (33/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.