Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.78-inch OnePlus 15 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) that was released on October 27, 2025, against the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is powered by Apple A19 Pro and released two months before.
Processor & OS
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Apple A19 Pro
- Hexa Core (upto 4.26 GHz)
- 12 GB RAM
OnePlus 15
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Octa Core (upto 4.608 GHz)
- 12 GB RAM
Display
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
- LTPO AMOLED
- 1320×2868 px (FHD+)
- 120 Hz Refresh Rate
OnePlus 15
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- 6.78 inches (17.22 cm)
- 1272×2772 px (FHD+)
- 165 Hz Refresh Rate
Rear Camera
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 48 MP
- Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 48 MP
- Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 48 MP
- Telephoto Camera (upto 4x Optical Zoom)
OnePlus 15
- 50 MP
- Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 50 MP
- Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 50 MP
- Periscope Camera (upto 3.5x Optical Zoom)
Front Camera
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 18 MP
- Wide Angle Lens
OnePlus 15
- 32 MP
- Wide Angle Lens
AnTuTu Score
iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2,521,699
OnePlus 15: 3,615,565
Pros & Cons
Advantages of iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Vapour chamber for sustained performance
- Upgraded telephoto & selfie cameras
- Refreshed design
- Solid battery life & faster charging
Disadvantages of iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Digital zoom still lacking
- Apple Intelligence needs improvement
- Thicker & heavier
- Pricey
Advantages of OnePlus 15
- Stellar performance, especially while gaming
- Improved design and durability
- Excellent battery life and fast charging
- OxygenOS 16 is polished and smooth
Disadvantages of OnePlus 15
- 165Hz only while gaming, downgraded resolution
- Camera performance is not the best in class
- DetailMax Engine is still in its infancy
Which Smartphone Should You Buy?
Why Should You Consider the OnePlus 15?
- Delivers 239% higher peak brightness (3407 against 1006 nits)
- Comes with 2212 mAh larger battery capacity: 7300 vs 5088 mAh
- Shows 28% longer battery life (39:14 vs 30:35 hours)
- Higher display refresh rate – 165 Hz
- 43% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (3690K versus 2579K)
- Supports higher wattage charging (120W versus 40W)
- Waterproof body (IP69 classification)
- Fingerprint scanner
- Has a built-in infrared port
Why Should You Consider the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
- The rear camera has a 4x optical zoom
- Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
Final Thoughts
OnePlus 15 offers a better value-for-money ratio at the prices given. It may not be worth paying an additional Rs. 17,000 for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max when you have to decide between these two models.
