Apple iPhone 17 vs OnePlus 15R
Compare Apple iPhone 17 and OnePlus 15R side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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Quick Specs
 Apple iPhone 17 |
 OnePlus 15R |
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|---|---|---|
| Price & Best Deals |
₹79,900
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₹54,999
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| Display | 6.3″ / 120Hz | 6.83″ / 165Hz |
| Max RAM | 8GB / 512GB | 16GB / 256GB |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 32.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 80W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 min | 50 min |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,109,750 | 1,650,000 |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | 16.8 hrs |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3600 nits |
| Spec Score | 92.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Apple iPhone 17 92
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
4.8/5
Camera
4.8/5
Performance
4.8/5
Battery
4.5/5
Software
4.6/5
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OnePlus 15R 92
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
4.2/5
Performance
4.6/5
Battery
4.9/5
Software
3.6/5
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| Specification |
Apple iPhone 17 ₹79,900
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OnePlus 15R ₹54,999
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|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2025, December 17 |
| Status | Released 2025, September 19 | Released 2025, December 22 |
| Body | ||
| Design score | ||
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm / 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 177 gm (6.24 oz) | 213 gm or 219 gm (7.51 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| IP rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Other Details | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | - |
| Display | ||
| Display score | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1272 x 2800 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | 19.8:9 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 ppi density | ~450 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3600 nits |
| HDR Support | - | HDR Vivid, |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio | ~90.0% |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 |
| Other Details | - | Ultra HDR image support |
| Platform | ||
| Performance score | ||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 829 |
| Architecture | 64-bit | - |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | - |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | - |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ |
| Ultrawide | f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | - | gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | LED |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | - |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes | - |
| Other Details | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery score | ||
| Type | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Removable | No | No |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging, | 80W wired |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 minutes Wierd | 50 Min |
| Wireless Charging | 30W | - |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wired | - |
| Charger in Box | No | - |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet |
| Models | A3520 | CPH2769, CPH2767 |
| Price | About 79,900 INR / 950 EUR | - |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body | 1.08 W/kg - head 1.00 W/kg - body |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg - head 1.49 W/kg - body | - |
| Tests | ||
| Performance | GeekBench: 9360 (v6) 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 1954910 (v10), 2981677 (v11) GeekBench: 9369 (v6) 3DMark: 5016 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1023 nits max brightness | 1204 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 LUFS | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery life | Active use 14:65 h | Active use score 21:32h |
| Bootup Time | ~14 seconds (cold boot, estimated) | - |
| AnTuTu Score | 2109750 - v10 | - |
| EU Label | ||
| Energy | Class A | Class A |
| Battery | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | 77:51h endurance, 1300 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | Class D (45 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class B |
Frequently Asked Questions
OnePlus 15R is the most affordable here, starting at ₹54,999. That is ₹24,901 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
OnePlus 15R has the highest-resolution main camera at 50 MP. Resolution alone does not decide photo quality — sensor size, aperture and image processing matter more — so compare the full camera specs below rather than the megapixel count on its own.
OnePlus 15R has the largest battery at 7400 mAh. It charges at up to 80W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Apple iPhone 17 is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,109,750. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
OnePlus 15R has the brightest display at 3600 nits peak, with a 165Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.