Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs OPPO Find N3 Flip
The Verdict
Apple iPhone 15 Plus delivers a polished, refined flagship experience anchored by the A16 Bionic chip and industry-leading software optimization. Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display achieves 2000 nits peak brightness with exceptional color accuracy, while the camera system excels at video with 4K 60fps Dolby Vision recording. Battery life stretches impressively across a full day, supported by efficient A16 performance. However, the 60Hz refresh rate feels dated against competitor standards, and the 20W wired charging is modest for a $899 device. OPPO Find N3 Flip pursues an entirely different strategy with its innovative foldable form factor, offering dual 120Hz AMOLED screens and a telephoto lens absent from iPhone. The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 handles everyday tasks capably, though it trails the A16 Bionic in sustained performance and gaming. Fast 44W SUPERVOOC charging compensates for the smaller 4300 mAh battery, yet lacks wireless charging. The cover display's 720p resolution feels restrictive for extended use. Camera versatility favors OPPO with its 2x optical zoom and superior ultrawide sensor, but iPhone's video prowess and computational photography consistency remain unmatched. Choose iPhone 15 Plus for raw performance, longevity, and camera reliability; pick Find N3 Flip if foldable novelty and optical zoom matter more than processing power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the OPPO Find N3 Flip if…
- →Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- →Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- →Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
OPPO Find N3 Flip
Pros
- Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
- Compact folded design fits easily in any pocket
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- 4300 mAh battery barely lasts a full day with heavy use
- Only IPX4 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 44W charging is slow compared to non-folding OPPO phones
- No wireless charging at the $999 price point
- Visible crease on the main display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | OPPO Find N3 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13.2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 166.2 x 75.8 x 7.79 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX581 |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 44W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches (main), 3.26 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED main, AMOLED cover |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2520 x 1080 (main), 720 x 382 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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