Apple iPhone 15 vs OnePlus 10 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 delivers exceptional value at $799 with its blazingly fast A16 Bionic processor, stunning 2000-nit Super Retina XDR display, and industry-leading computational photography. Its 48MP main camera excels in real-world conditions despite lacking telephoto capability. OnePlus 10 Pro ($899) counters with a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD+ display, superior 80W charging, and versatile camera system featuring Hasselblad tuning and 3.3x optical zoom. However, it's heavier (200g vs 171g), runs older Android 12, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 trails the A16 in both performance and efficiency. iPhone 15's superior processor, cleaner software experience, and $100 lower price make it the smarter choice for most users, though OnePlus appeals to those prioritizing larger displays and zoom capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
- →Dynamic Island brought to base model
- →48 MP main camera upgrade
- →Switched to USB-C port
Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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