Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro commands a $700 premium with its superior A17 Pro chipset, brighter 2000-nit Super Retina XDR display, and comprehensive camera system featuring a 3x telephoto lens and Dolby Vision 4K recording. Build quality stands out with titanium construction and IP68 water resistance. OnePlus Nord CE 4 offers compelling value with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, massive 5500mAh battery, and blazing 100W fast charging, though it lacks wireless charging and durability ratings. Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 performs admirably for everyday tasks but lags the A17 Pro significantly in gaming and sustained performance. Camera quality favors iPhone 15 Pro's processing and zooming capabilities. For professionals and performance enthusiasts, iPhone 15 Pro justifies its cost. Budget-conscious users seeking battery endurance and screen size will prefer the Nord CE 4.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if…
- →Lightweight titanium design
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip
- →USB-C with USB 3 speeds
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 4 if…
- →100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- →Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- →Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Pros
- Lightweight titanium design
- Powerful A17 Pro chip
- USB-C with USB 3 speeds
- Customizable Action button
- Compact but feature-packed
Cons
- Only 3x telephoto vs Pro Max's 5x
- Battery life trails Pro Max
- Slow charging speeds
- Some early thermal issues
OnePlus Nord CE 4
Pros
- 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles games and multitasking well
- Lightweight and slim design at just 184 g
Cons
- No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
- Plastic build quality feels cheaper than metal-framed competitors
- 8 MP ultrawide camera is low resolution
- No wireless charging support
- Video recording capped at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | OnePlus Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 184 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 162.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS, Sony LYT-600 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3274 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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