​OnePlus 15 vs Apple iPhone 17: How the two flagship smartphones compare

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OnePlus 15 is here. OnePlus has launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 15 in India. The high-end smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and is backed by a 7,300 mAh battery.

The company says that the OnePlus 15 integrates “powerful performance, a professional-grade camera system, practical and personalised AI capabilities, and a refined iconic design.” OnePlus 15 also features 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display and houses a triple 50MP rear camera setup with a telephoto lens and an ultrawide lens. A 32MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. The handset carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings.

The OnePlus 15 is priced at Rs 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs 79,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model. The smartphone will complete against the recently launched iPhone 17. Apple iPhone 17 houses a 6.3-inch (2622×1206 pixels) OLED Super Retina XDR display and is powered by Apple’s own A19 chipset. The smartphone runs iOS 26 and comes with IP68 rating. The price of Apple iPhone 17 starts at Rs 82,900. So, if you are planning to purchase a high-end flagship smartphone and confused between the two, then take a loot at the complete spec-by-spec comparison of OnePlus 16 and Apple iPhone 17.

CategoryOnePlus 15Apple iPhone 17
Display6.78" 1.5K AMOLED LTPO, 1–120Hz (up to 165Hz for gaming), 1800-nit HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, 3000-nits peak outdoor brightness, Ceramic Shield 2
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), Adreno 840 GPUA19 (3nm), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
RAM12GB / 16GB LPDDR5XNot disclosed (Apple doesn’t reveal RAM specs)
Storage Options256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1256GB / 512GB
Operating SystemOxygenOS 16 (Android 16)iOS 26
Software Updates4 OS upgrades, 6 years security patchesTypically 5+ years of iOS updates
Rear Cameras50MP main (IMX906, OIS) + 50MP 116° ultra-wide + 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto (OIS), 4K 120fps Dolby Vision48MP main (f/1.6, OIS) + 48MP 120° Ultra Wide (AF), 2x Telephoto, 4K 60fps Dolby Vision
Front Camera32MP RGBW (4K 60fps)18MP (4K 60fps, Dolby Vision)
Camera Special FeaturesDetailMax Engine, Ultra-Clear 26MP mode, Clear Burst (10fps), Clear Night EnginePhotonic Engine, Cinematic Mode 4K, 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS, Macro photography
Connectivity5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 3.25G (sub-6GHz), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, USB-C
Battery7300mAh, 120W wired, 50W wireless, Bypass ChargingUp to 30 hrs video playback, 40W fast charging, 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless
Build & ProtectionIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K, fiberglass or frosted glassIP68
Dimensions & Weight161.42×76.67×8.18–8.20mm, 211–215g149.6×71.5×7.95mm, 177g
SecurityIn-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensorFace ID (TrueDepth system)
Special Features3200Hz touch sampling, 165Hz gaming mode, advanced cooling systemAction Button, camera control modes, 2nd-gen UWB, Thread IoT support
ColorsInfinite Black, Sand Storm, Ultra VioletMultiple (varies by region)
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