The premium smartphone battle is heating up again with OnePlus launching its much-awaited OnePlus 15powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chip. Apple’s iPhone 17on the other hand, is already a top contender in the segment. While both phones promise exceptional performance, the choice ultimately depends on your priorities. Here’s a detailed comparison of pricing, display, battery, performance, cameras, and features.
OnePlus continues its competitive pricing strategy. The OnePlus 15 starts at ₹72,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant and ₹75,999 for the 16GB/512GB model.
The iPhone 17 starts higher at ₹82,900 for the 256GB base model, going up to ₹1,02,900 for 512GB. Apple’s pricing remains premium, while OnePlus offers better value for money.
The OnePlus 15 comes with a 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED displayoffering a blazing 165Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits brightness.
The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Ceramic Shield 2 and a 1Hz–120Hz adaptive ProMotion refresh rate.
OnePlus clearly wins on size and refresh rate, while Apple wins on durability and display accuracy.
Featuring a massive 7300mAh silicon-carbon batterythe OnePlus 15 supports 120W SuperVOOC and 50W wireless charging.
Apple doesn’t reveal battery numbers but claims up to 30 hours of video playback and offers Qi2 and 40W wired charging.
For processing, the OnePlus 15 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5optimized for gaming, while the iPhone 17 runs on the A19 Bionicknown for efficiency, stability, and industry-leading performance.
The OnePlus 15 uses a 50MP triple-camera setupincluding telephoto and ultrawide lenses.
The iPhone 17 offers 48MP primary + 48MP ultrawide shooters and a better computational photography system.
Selfies: OnePlus gets a 32MP sensorwhile iPhone features 18MPbut with better software processing.
The OnePlus 15 is larger and heavier at 215gcompared to the iPhone’s 177g.
Both support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.0.
For AI, Apple has Apple Intelligencewhile OnePlus integrates Gemini AI + Plus Mind.
| Feature | OnePlus 15 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹72,999–₹75,999 | ₹82,900–₹1,02,900 |
| Display | 6.78″ QHD+, 165Hz | 6.3″ XDR OLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite | A19 Bionic |
| Battery | 7300mAh, 120W | ~30 hrs video, 40W |
| Main Camera | 50MP triple | 48MP dual |
| Selfie | 32MP | 18MP |
| Weight | 215g | 177g |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 26 |
If you want powerful charging, bigger battery, faster refresh rateand value for moneythe OnePlus 15 is the stronger pick.
If you prefer ecosystem reliability, better long-term software, superior stabilityand refined camerasthe iPhone 17 stands out.
Overall: OnePlus 15 is better for performance-focused Android users, while the iPhone 17 is better for ecosystem lovers and camera perfectionists.
