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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and longer battery life, the OnePlus 12 may suit you better as it has a notably bigger display and a higher battery capacity. However, the Apple iPhone 15 offers a higher resolution and brightness in its screen, potentially leading to a better viewing experience. The camera on the iPhone 15 is considered excellent and ranks very high for photos and videos, making it a strong choice for photography enthusiasts. Conversely, the OnePlus 12 includes more RAM and the promise of best performance score, which could translate to smoother multitasking and gaming. The iPhone runs on iOS while the OnePlus 12 uses Android, which could influence your decision based on the ecosystem you prefer. Keep in mind that the OnePlus 12 also comes with a high-performance fast charger in the box, an added convenience you won't get with the iPhone 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good for taking photos
- Excellent for recording videos
Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
7.8
The Apple iPhone 15 has very good overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 12 has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 has an excellent selfie camera and excels in overall photo and video quality, with top-notch software experiences, great low light performance, and superior microphone quality. In contrast, while the OnePlus 12 is competent, it doesn't match the Apple iPhone 15 in these areas, including selfie camera quality, photo and video software experiences, and versatility.
Photo Quality
8.5
7.8
The Apple iPhone 15 takes very good photos, while the OnePlus 12 takes good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 takes better photos than the OnePlus 12, particularly in low light situations, as it has been rated higher in low light performance. Additionally, the iPhone 15 has a higher selfie quality which indicates that it can produce superior front-camera photos compared to the OnePlus 12.
Video Quality
9.1
7.0
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the OnePlus 12 takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 captures better videos because of superior video software experience and more advanced stabilization, which likely contribute to steady and visually compelling footage, whereas the OnePlus 12 suffers in these areas, providing a less optimal video taking experience. Additionally, the Apple iPhone 15 outperforms the OnePlus 12 in video dynamic range and low light performance, ensuring more detail and better quality in varying light conditions, and also features higher mic quality for better audio recording.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the OnePlus 12 is 6.82 inches.
Cost
$729
$800
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $729 and the OnePlus 12 costs $800.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the OnePlus 12 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | February 6, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.82" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3168 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 510 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 5400 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 50 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (10 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 6.47" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 7.76 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 | 5.4 | |
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, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 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 | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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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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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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