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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a phone with a larger screen and a more flexible camera system, and you don't mind an older phone, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a budget-friendly option with a curved 6.7-inch display, higher refresh rate, and a good selection of lenses including a telephoto and ultrawide camera. On the other hand, if having the latest model with better performance, higher quality materials, and brand prestige is important to you, the Apple iPhone 15 offers a premium experience with its newer A16 chip, smaller and more compact 6.1-inch display, and high photo and video quality. The iPhone 15 also boasts a longer battery life. Remember, the iPhone runs on iOS, while the OnePlus offers an Android experience; this could be a decisive factor depending on your preferred ecosystem. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good for taking photos
- Excellent for recording videos
- Very good battery life
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the OnePlus 9 Pro
- Best in class display quality
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
7.2
The Apple iPhone 15 has very good overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 9 Pro has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 outshines the OnePlus 9 Pro in selfies due to its superior selfie quality, photo software experience, and overall camera versatility, while both provide very good photo dynamic range and low light performance. However, the OnePlus 9 Pro, although still offering good camera performance, falls behind especially in photo software experience, and the versatility and available camera features when compared to the iPhone 15.
Photo Quality
8.5
7.0
The Apple iPhone 15 takes very good photos, while the OnePlus 9 Pro takes good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 is recognized for taking the best selfies compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro which takes good quality selfies. Furthermore, the overall photo experience, which encompasses resolution, software, dynamic range, and low light performance, is very good on the iPhone 15, while it's good on the OnePlus 9 Pro with some performance aspects rated as fair.
Video Quality
9.1
6.0
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the OnePlus 9 Pro takes only fair videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 excels in taking videos due to its superior video stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, coupled with excellent microphone quality, which ensures clear audio capture. The OnePlus 9 Pro, while offering good video capabilities, falls short compared to the iPhone 15, particularly in video software experience and stabilization, which are crucial for smooth and professional-looking footage.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the OnePlus 9 Pro is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$729
$499
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $729 and the OnePlus 9 Pro costs $499.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 | OnePlus 9 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | March 30, 2021 | |
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 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4500 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 (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 6.43" x 2.9" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
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/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)41, 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 | Stellar Black, Forest Green, Morning Mist | |
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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James Peckham | April 2021
"The OnePlus 9 Pro offers phenomenal performance, a vastly superior camera to the brand’s previous smartphones, and a variety of top-end features that make this a serious contender for anyone who’s in the market for a premium Android handset.The 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD display is among the best we’ve seen on a smartphone, with plenty of detail, strong brightness, and a variety of other tweaks. If you like to watch a lot of video on your phone in particular, this is a great option."
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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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