Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus 15s
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 195g).
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus 15s
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 195g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $700 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (62/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $999 | $700 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Apple iPhone Air by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. OnePlus 15s is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (73/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (93/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (62/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus 15s?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.