BeastCompare - Independent Smartphone Battles & Specifications
Home/Battles/Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15
Lab Benchmark Battle

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
Comparing 2 devicesSwipe across ⇄
Apple

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Oneplus · 2025

OnePlus 15

OnePlus 15
93/ 100
Launch MSRP$899 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max BETTER THAN OnePlus 15?

Tap an area on the radar to inspect category hardware facts

Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxWinner 🏆
OnePlus 15

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple iPhoneOnePlus 15LEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz165Hz165Hz
Battery Capacity4,685 mAh7,300 mAh+7,300 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandard120W120W Max
Main Camera SensorN/A50 MP50 MP
Screen Display SizeN/A6.78"6.78"
Chassis WeightN/A211g211g Lightest
Compare All 177+ Specifications Below↓

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

Swipe across ⇄
Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:

Comprehensive flagship hardware with verified benchmark scores.

Reasons to buy OnePlus 15:
  • ✓788g lighter chassis (211g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$9100 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $9999)
  • ✓Larger 7,300 mAh battery capacity (+2,615 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Swipe across ⇄
SpecificationApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxOnePlus 15
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus 15 Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLED / OLED displayLTPO AMOLED
Screen SizeN/A6.78"
Resolution & DensityN/A 2772x1272 (450 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz165 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A1,800 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 OnePlus 15 Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 18 with Apple Intelligence Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM MemoryN/A16 GB LPDDR
Internal StorageN/A256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 OnePlus 15 Wins Camera
Primary CameraN/A50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony LYT-808
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)50 MP (3.5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide CameraN/A50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie LensN/A32 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 OnePlus 15 Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/A161.4 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm
WeightN/A211 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP68/IP69K
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus 15 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,685 mAh7,300 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/A120W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported50W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+5.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
NFCYesYes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on request$899
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 95.0 vs top rival 92.9
When to buy OnePlus 15:
Larger battery capacity: 7,300 mAh (+2,615 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 0W
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15

Which phone is better: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 95.0/100 compared to OnePlus 15 (92.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 95.0 vs top rival 92.9.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus 15?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is equipped with a display and 4685 mAh battery, while OnePlus 15 features a 6.78-inch display and 7300 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus 15?

In lab hardware evaluations, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus 15 scores 91/100.

Similar Hardware Tier

Related Smartphones (Based on Benchmark Scores)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung · 2026

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Score: 96/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Score: 93/100
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google · 2026

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Score: 93/100
OnePlus 13R
Oneplus · 2025

OnePlus 13R

Score: 91/100
Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Xiaomi · 2023

Redmi Note 13 Pro+

Score: 91/100
Vivo X300s
Vivo · 2026

Vivo X300s

Score: 93/100
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Oppo · 2026

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Score: 92/100
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Motorola · 2025

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Score: 90/100
Trending Matchups

Related Smartphone Battles & Comparisons

Battle #195 vs 96

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
V/S
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #293 vs 92

OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy Z Fold8

OnePlus 15
OnePlus 15
V/S
Galaxy Z Fold8
Galaxy Z Fold8
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #395 vs 93

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
V/S
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #493 vs 93

OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

OnePlus 15
OnePlus 15
V/S
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #595 vs 93

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
V/S
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #693 vs 93

OnePlus 15 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

OnePlus 15
OnePlus 15
V/S
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #795 vs 91

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13R

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
V/S
OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13R
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #893 vs 91

OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 13R

OnePlus 15
OnePlus 15
V/S
OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13R
Compare Both Phones→