Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus 15T
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus 15T
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus 15T, the OnePlus 15T scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3676955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- 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 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Apple iPhone Air by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. OnePlus 15T is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (88/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (93/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 15T — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.