Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 40/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 21 points (61/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
OnePlus 15
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 48
Design 33
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 21 points higher (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max OnePlus 15
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3621671
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 25W
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 27
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm
Weight 213 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
OnePlus 15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
OnePlus 15
  • 6500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
OnePlus 15
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (77/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (50/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 21 points (61/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the OnePlus 15?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.