Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs OnePlus 15
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $429 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE 2022
OnePlus 15
What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $799
- Better portability (91/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 30/100, 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (91/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 4.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 750x1334 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Apple iPhone SE 2022 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (84/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (89/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (91/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.