OnePlus 15 vs Apple iPhone 17
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7300mAh, 120W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Ultra Violet, Sand Storm, Infinite Black | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | November 13, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹72,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2772 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:OnePlus 15
| Weight | 211 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus 15
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Color Spectrum Sensor, Documents Mode, Dual View, HDR, HIGH-RES, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, Night, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro Video Mode, Slow-Mo, Time Lapse | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Elimination, AI One-Click Flash, AI Perfect Shot, AI Portrait, AI Portrait Glow, AI Scan, AI Ultra HD Pixels, AI VoiceScribe, De-reflection | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual Video, Dual--view Video, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Night, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | ||
| Video | EIS, HDR, HDR Recording, OIS, Time Lapse | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus 15
| Capacity | 7300 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 15
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
