Apple iPhone 17e vs OnePlus 15

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, 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 — 61/100 vs 38/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 23 points (61/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 4
Design 96
Value for money 69
OnePlus 15
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 48
Design 33
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3050
  • Lighter: 163g vs 213g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 2085000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 23 points higher (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (48/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17e OnePlus 15
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2085000 3621671
Geekbench Single 3610 3050
Geekbench Multi 8810 9300
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 20W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 19
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 163 g 213 g
Price $599 $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
29
camera
OnePlus 15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
OnePlus 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
4
battery
OnePlus 15
  • 6500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17e and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
38/100
2085000 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100 +42.4%
3621671 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
OnePlus 15
$799

Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (48/100 vs 4/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 23 points (61/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.