Smartphones
iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15
Verdict
Buy OnePlus 15 if you want the larger battery, faster wired charging, and higher refresh rate; buy iQOO 15 if you want wireless charging, a QHD+ display, and stronger stated software support. Neither is a clear camera winner: reviewers noted low-light and night-mode concerns on OnePlus 15, while iQOO 15’s ultrawide and selfie cameras were criticized. iQOO 15 also has a China-version Wi-Fi 7 limitation.
Pros
- OnePlus 15 supports 120W Super VOOC wired charging and has a 165 Hz display. [1][2]
- iQOO 15 supports 40W wireless charging and has a QHD+ AMOLED display with measured brightness of 2,885 cd/m2. [3][4][5][6]
- iQOO 15’s manufacturer promises five Android upgrades and seven years of security patches. [6]
Cons
Who it suits
Who should skip it
Head to head
| Area | iQOO 15 | OnePlus 15 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | iQOO 15 has a 7,000-mAh silicon-carbon battery. [3][9] | OnePlus 15 has a 7300 mAh silicon-carbon battery; reviewers reported around nine hours of screen-on time and about one and a half to two days depending on usage. [1][2][8] | OnePlus 15 |
| Build | Not covered by the sources found. | The Sand Storm variant of OnePlus 15 uses Micro-Arc Oxidation to harden its mid-frame and camera deco, per OnePlus. [10] | Unclear |
| Camera | Not covered by the sources found. | OnePlus 15 has three 50 MP rear cameras and supports 8K video at 30 fps; reviewers found good photos in optimal conditions but criticized low-light results and frequent night-mode delays. [1][2][7] | Unclear |
| Charging | iQOO 15 supports 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. [3][4][5] | OnePlus 15 supports 120W Super VOOC charging through USB Type-C. [1][2] | Unclear |
| Display | iQOO 15 has a 6.85-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 144-Hz refresh rate; reviewers measured 2,885 cd/m2 brightness. [3][6] | OnePlus 15 has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 165 Hz refresh rate. [1] | Unclear |
| Durability | Not covered by the sources found. | OnePlus 15 is rated IP68, IP66, IP69K, and IP69, with water resistance up to 30 minutes at 1.5 meters. [1] | Unclear |
| Performance | Not covered by the sources found. | A review reported OnePlus 15 gaming performance reaching 165fps. [7] | Unclear |
| Software | iQOO 15’s manufacturer promises five Android upgrades and seven years of security patches. [6] | OnePlus 15’s OxygenOS 16 adds smoother transitions, a redesigned weather app, and a new charging effect, though some apps can show black banding. [7] | Unclear |
| Value | The base 12GB/256GB iQOO 15 variant starts at INR 73,000, and a reviewer considered iQOO 15 easy to recommend at launch price. [11] | Not covered by the sources found. | Unclear |
| Comfort | Not covered by the sources found. | Not covered by the sources found. | Unclear |
| Connectivity | iQOO 15 includes satellite connectivity for emergencies and USB 3.2, while Wi-Fi 7 is limited on the China version. [5][6] | Not covered by the sources found. | Unclear |
| Cooling | Not covered by the sources found. | Not covered by the sources found. | Unclear |
| Known issues | Not covered by the sources found. | Not covered by the sources found. | Unclear |
| Service support | Not covered by the sources found. | OnePlus promises four years of major OS updates and six years of security updates. [7] | Unclear |
Trade-offs
- Choosing OnePlus 15 gives you a 165 Hz display, while choosing iQOO 15 gives you QHD+ resolution and a larger stated panel. [1][3][6]
- Choosing OnePlus 15 brings broader stated ingress ratings, while choosing iQOO 15 brings a metal frame and similar IP68/IP69 certification. [1][3][4][5]
- Choosing OnePlus 15 means accepting reported camera weaknesses and app banding, while choosing iQOO 15 means accepting weaker ultrawide and selfie-camera performance. [4][7]
Which one for whom
- Maximum battery endurance: OnePlus 15. OnePlus 15 combines a 7300 mAh battery with around nine hours of tested screen-on time and reported one-and-a-half-to-two-day endurance. [1][2][8]
- Wireless charging: iQOO 15. iQOO 15 supports 40W wireless charging, while OnePlus 15’s cited charging claim covers 120W wired charging through USB Type-C. [1][2][3][4][5]
- High-resolution display: iQOO 15. iQOO 15 has a 6.85-inch QHD+ AMOLED display and reviewers measured 2,885 cd/m2 brightness. [3][6]
- High-refresh-rate gaming: OnePlus 15. OnePlus 15 has a 165 Hz display, and a review reported gaming performance reaching 165fps. [1][7]
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- iQOO 15 reviewgsmarena.com · published · checked
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