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 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-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 (3,606,149 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus 15
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Lighter: 165g vs 213g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (89/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.