Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus 15
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 213g).
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9300
- Lighter: 165g vs 213g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus 15, the Apple iPhone Air scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (48/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone Air by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. OnePlus 15 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (48/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (93/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.