Brief Summary
This video compares the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15, two flagship smartphones with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, but with different strengths and weaknesses. The iQOO 15 offers a brighter display, better haptics, and cooler gaming performance, while the OnePlus 15 boasts a more polished software experience, a classier design, and better all-around cameras. Both phones are excellent choices, but the best option depends on individual priorities and preferences.
- iQOO 15: Brighter display, better haptics, cooler gaming.
- OnePlus 15: Polished software, classier design, better cameras.
- Both phones are expensive but offer flagship features.
Which One Has the Better Design?
Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 share design similarities, featuring flat fronts, flat aluminium frames, and rounded corners, and are available in glass or fiberglass options depending on the colour. The OnePlus 15 feels lighter, while the iQOO 15 is slightly taller. The iQOO 15 retains a gaming aesthetic with a racing flag design and an RGB ring light around the camera island, while the OnePlus 15 adopts a minimalist, premium look and includes an action button for AI features and shortcuts. Ultimately, the design preference is subjective, with the iQOO 15 appealing to gamers and the OnePlus 15 offering a more sophisticated style.
Which One is More Durable?
The OnePlus 15 features micro arc oxidation on the frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front, Gorilla Glass 7R on the back (for glass models), and full IP ratings (IP68, IP69, IP69K). The iQOO 15 has Schott Sensation Alpha on the front, Schott Sensation Up on the back, and IP68 and 69 ratings. Both phones offer flagship-grade durability, making them equally robust in terms of protection against damage and water/dust resistance.
Connectivity & Sensors
Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 offer a similar range of connectivity options, including an IR blaster, dual nano SIM slots, eSIM support, fast USB ports, NFC, and Wi-Fi 7. The main difference lies in Bluetooth version, with the iQOO 15 featuring Bluetooth 5.4 and the OnePlus 15 using Bluetooth 6. Both support LDAC and LHDC codecs and have ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners. The OnePlus 15 includes a dedicated G2 Wi-Fi chip, but connection strength and speeds are comparable on both devices. The iQOO 15 has three ambient light sensors for faster brightness adjustments.
The Display
The OnePlus 15 has thinner, symmetrical bezels, giving it a more premium appearance, while the iQOO 15 has slightly thicker, non-unified bezels. The iQOO 15 uses a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 lead OLED panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and up to 2600 nits brightness. The OnePlus 15 has a slightly smaller 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a faster 165 Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and 1800 nits brightness. Both screens support HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 2160 Hz PWM dimming. The iQOO 15's display is brighter, sharper, and has an anti-reflective layer (a protective film), while the OnePlus 15 delivers more natural HDR video. The iQOO 15's 2K resolution gives it an edge.
Speakers & Haptics
Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 feature dual symmetrical stereo speakers with dedicated units on the top and bottom frames, and both get very loud. The OnePlus 15 offers a wider, airier sound with better bass. However, the iQOO 15 excels in haptics, featuring a dual-axis vibration motor that provides stronger and more precise feedback, considered among the best on any phone.
Performance & Gaming
Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, paired with UFS 4.1 storage and LPDDR5X RAM. The iQOO 15 includes a dedicated supercomputing Q3 chip and a large vapor cooling chamber, while the OnePlus 15 uses OP gaming core tech and a cryo velocity cooling system. In benchmarks, the iQOO 15 scored higher in Antutu, while the OnePlus 15 crashed in 3D Mark (high performance mode) and had to be restarted in normal mode. Geekbench CPU scores were similar, but the OnePlus 15 led in Geekbench GPU tests. The iQOO 15 throttled more in the CPU throttling test but maintained higher performance numbers. The OnePlus 15 heated up more during testing. In gaming, both phones performed similarly, but the iQOO 15 remained cooler and offered slightly better smoothness in some titles. Both support frame interpolation, with the OnePlus 15 reaching higher FPS in some games. The iQOO 15 offers ray tracing support in Genshin Impact.
The Camera Battle?
Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 feature triple 50-megapixel rear cameras and 32-megapixel front cameras, but the OnePlus 15 has autofocus on the front camera. The iQOO 15 produces contrasty and colourful photos, while the OnePlus 15 aims for more realistic colours and better HDR. The OnePlus 15 performs better in daytime and low light, capturing sharper, cleaner shots with more natural colours, especially with people. The OnePlus 15's ultra-wide camera delivers cleaner photos with better colours. The iQOO 15's 3x telephoto camera has a wider aperture and bigger sensor, resulting in more detail and dynamic range. For selfies, the OnePlus 15 wins with better details, sharpness, and skin tones due to autofocus. The OnePlus 15 can shoot 8K 30, 4K 120, and Dolby Vision log videos, while the iQOO 15 is limited to 4K 60 with no HDR or log support. The OnePlus 15's videos are more stable with fewer focus hunting issues.
Software & Updates
The OnePlus 15 features Oxygen OS, which is considered more polished and refined than the iQOO 15's Origin OS. While Origin OS has improved with a more modern look and features like the dock and Origin Island, Oxygen OS offers smoother performance and animations. Both phones have some pre-installed apps, but the iQOO 15 includes more bloatware with ads in global search and notifications. However, the iQOO 15 receives 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security patches, while the OnePlus 15 gets 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Battery and Charging
The iQOO 15 has a 7,000 mAh battery, while the OnePlus 15 has a slightly larger 7,300 mAh battery, both using silicon carbon tech. In benchmark testing, the OnePlus 15 had a higher battery percentage remaining after 3 hours. The OnePlus 15 includes a 120W charger, while the iQOO 15 has a 100W PD charger. The OnePlus 15 charges faster, reaching full charge in about 45 minutes, while the iQOO 15 takes around 10 minutes longer. The OnePlus 15 supports 50W wireless charging, and the iQOO 15 supports 40W wireless charging.
OnePlus 15 vs iQOO 15: Who Wins?
Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 score seven points, indicating their close performance. The iQOO 15 is a good package, costing slightly less with bank discounts and coupons. It is suitable for gamers who want a brighter display, better haptics, and a cooler phone for intensive gaming. The OnePlus 15 offers a more polished software experience, a classier design, and better all-around cameras. Both phones are solid choices, and the best option depends on individual priorities.
