Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15s
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 80/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,551,073); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
OnePlus 15s
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 195g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 3 points higher (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. OnePlus 15s was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (71/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (89/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.