Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 15 takes it by 28 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 15 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera OnePlus 15 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus 15 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus 15 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OnePlus 15 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the OnePlus 15 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max OnePlus 15
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 255,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 October 2025
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 161.4 × 76.7 × 8.1–8.2 mm
Weight 249 g 211–215 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes).
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels Better 2772 × 1272 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO AMOLED Adaptive 1–120Hz (up to 165Hz in supported games) HDR10+, Dolby Vision 10-bit colors Peak Brightness: 1800 nits (HBM)
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core 2× Oryon Prime up to 4.6GHz 6× Oryon Performance cores
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno 840.
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16 OxygenOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 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 Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 32 MP Better
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 4K recording support
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7300 mAh (Silicon-Carbon battery) Better
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 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 Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7), dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 v6.0
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?

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.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and OnePlus 15 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 15?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.