{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-vs-oneplus-15/",
    "generated": "2026-10-24T04:01:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 255,999 against PKR 560,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Max-1024x576.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 560000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-10T09:01:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 63.8,
                "battery": 79.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 34.5,
                "overall": 69.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 18, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2868 × 1320 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro",
                    "CPU": "6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)",
                    "GPU": "7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 27"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Pro Fusion camera system",
                    "Selfie camera": "18MP Center Stage camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6",
                    "NFC": "Yes, with reader mode",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors",
                    "USB": "USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 15",
            "slug": "oneplus-15",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-11_49_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 255999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T05:33:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.4 × 76.7 × 8.1–8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "211–215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1272 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Adaptive 1–120Hz (up to 165Hz in supported games) HDR10+, Dolby Vision 10-bit colors Peak Brightness: 1800 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Oryon Prime up to 4.6GHz 6× Oryon Performance cores",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, Sony sensor, OIS) 50 MP (Telephoto, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS) 50 MP (Ultra-wide) Hasselblad tuning 8K video recording 4K HDR Ultra HDR AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7300 mAh (Silicon-Carbon battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "120W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (Global variant) 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (US variant) 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging Reverse wireless charging supported Reverse wired charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7), dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-15",
        "margin": 28,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 54,
                    "oneplus-15": 92
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 63.8,
                    "oneplus-15": 98
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 79.9,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 34.5,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 15 costs PKR 304,001 less.",
        "OnePlus 15 packs a 1,733 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 15 charges 60W faster.",
        "OnePlus 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,536 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus 15 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and OnePlus 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and OnePlus 15 at PKR 255,999. That makes OnePlus 15 cheaper by PKR 304,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on OnePlus 15, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and OnePlus 15 a 7300 mAh cell, with 60W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while OnePlus 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}