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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want a phone with a larger screen and a higher refresh rate that would be better for watching videos and playing games, the OnePlus 11 is a good choice, and it's cheaper than the iPhone 15. However, if you prefer a more compact phone and don't mind paying extra for the brand and the ecosystem that comes with an iPhone, along with a slightly better overall camera quality, then the iPhone 15 might be the better option for you. Keep in mind, the iPhone uses iOS while the OnePlus uses Android, so consider which operating system you're more comfortable with. Additionally, both phones have glass backs, but the iPhone does not have a high refresh rate screen or an always-on display feature which are present in the OnePlus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good for taking photos
- Excellent for recording videos
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the OnePlus 11
- Best in class display quality
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
7.7
The Apple iPhone 15 has very good overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 11 has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 offers a superior selfie camera experience and photo software experience compared to the OnePlus 11, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize selfie quality and overall image processing capabilities. While the OnePlus 11 also provides very good camera capabilities, its performance in areas like selfie quality, dynamic range, and low light performance is a notch below the iPhone 15, but it may appeal to users looking for a good camera experience at a potentially lower price point.
Photo Quality
8.5
7.6
The Apple iPhone 15 takes very good photos, while the OnePlus 11 takes good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 takes better photos than the OnePlus 11 primarily due to its superior selfie camera quality, dynamic range, and low light performance. While the iPhone boasts the best software experience for photography, the OnePlus 11 holds up with very good performance in these areas but does not quite match the iPhone, especially in terms of selfie photo quality which is very important.
Video Quality
9.1
7.0
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the OnePlus 11 takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 provides a better video recording experience by offering superior video resolution and frame rate, enhanced software for video recording, more effective stabilization, higher dynamic range, and greater performance in low light conditions, coupled with higher quality microphones. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 11, while delivering very good performance in the same areas, doesn't match the iPhone in terms of stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality, although its software experience for video is rated equally high.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the OnePlus 11 is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$799
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $799 and the OnePlus 11 costs $699.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 11 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the OnePlus 11 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 11 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | February 16, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3216 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 525 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 6.42" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 7.23 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black | Titan Black, Eternal Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Apple iPhone 15
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Lance Ulanoff | September 2023
"Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely contoured edges, a powerful A16 Bionic CPU, and, yes, the new USB-C port. Even the photography has been leveled up, with a 48MP camera and new portrait processing capabilities."
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Will Sattelberg | April 2023
"The OnePlus 11 isn’t a perfect device, but it’s another big step in the right direction for the company. A great display, incredible performance, and some of the best battery life I've ever seen on a phone helps make this one of the best OnePlus devices in recent years."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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