{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-oneplus-15/",
    "generated": "2026-10-24T02:59:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 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 395,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17",
            "slug": "iphone-17",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 43.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 48.1,
                "overall": 70
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "177 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 27.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 64,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17": 87,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17": 43.1,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 100,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 75,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17": 48.1,
                    "oneplus-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 15 costs PKR 140,000 less.",
        "OnePlus 15 packs a 3,608 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 15 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 15 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 and OnePlus 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and OnePlus 15 at PKR 255,999. That makes OnePlus 15 cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 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, iPhone 17 or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and OnePlus 15 a 7300 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or OnePlus 15?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 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/)."
}