Brief Summary
In this video, Pratima compares the iPhone 17 and the OnePlus 15, two flagship phones offering great value. The iPhone 17 is praised for its compact design and consistent performance, while the OnePlus 15 excels in display, software experience, battery life, and charging speed. However, the OnePlus 15's camera is a weak point. Ultimately, the choice depends on individual priorities: the iPhone 17 for reliable, balanced performance and the OnePlus 15 for overall smartphone experience, gaming, and battery life.
- iPhone 17: Compact design, consistent performance, reliable camera.
- OnePlus 15: Superior display, software, battery life, and charging, but weaker camera.
- OnePlus 15 has better gaming experience because of better GPU and 165Hz display.
Intro
Pratima introduces a comparison between the iPhone 17 and the OnePlus 15, highlighting their popularity and flagship status. She notes the iPhone 17's strong sales and her initial impression of it as a top contender. However, after using the OnePlus 15 for a month, she finds it delivers an exceptional Android experience. She emphasizes that both phones offer great value for those seeking flagship features without the full flagship price.
Design
The iPhone 17 is described as smaller and lighter, making it ideal for one-handed use and those with smaller hands. The OnePlus 15 is larger with a bigger battery and display. Both phones share a flat, boxy design with rounded edges, metal frames, and matte finishes. They both have an action button. The OnePlus 15 also has IP69K rating. Pratima appreciates the OnePlus 15's sleek camera module and balanced feel, despite its size. She also mentions that the black color variant looks great.
Display
The iPhone 17 finally features a 120Hz refresh rate, resulting in a smooth and responsive display experience. However, the OnePlus 15's display is superior due to its 165Hz refresh rate, making everything feel more fluid. The OnePlus 15 also has a dedicated display chip for improved touch response, higher frequency PWM dimming, and both HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision support. Both displays are bright and use LTPO panels for battery saving. The OnePlus 15 offers more color calibration options and stronger haptics with adjustable intensity.
Speaker test
The OnePlus 15's speakers are slightly louder, but the iPhone 17 has a more balanced output with fuller audio, better bass, and mids. The iPhone 17 sounds richer overall.
Experience ( Software & Performance)
The OnePlus 15 outperforms the iPhone 17 in daily usage, thanks to Oxygen OS 16. App loading is faster, multitasking is smoother, and it keeps more apps running in the background. The OnePlus 15 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, while the iPhone 17 has a slightly downgraded A19 chip. The OnePlus 15's 165 Hz display makes gaming experience better. The OnePlus 15 has USB 3.2, while the iPhone 17 uses USB 2.0.
AI features
OnePlus is doing a better job with AI features compared to the iPhone. The iPhone's AI capabilities are limited. The OnePlus 15 has Gemini builtin, which can handle questions easily. Oxygen OS 16 offers useful tools like File Dock and an AI writing assistant. Mindpace allows users to record voice memos and take screenshots, which can then be analyzed by Gemini. While iOS is optimized, Oxygen OS 16 brings new features and improvements.
Battery & Charging
The OnePlus 15 has almost double the battery capacity of the iPhone 17, resulting in 30% longer battery life. The OnePlus 15 provides 10-12 hours of screen on time, while the iPhone 17 gives 6-8 hours. The OnePlus 15 has 120W charger, which charges the phone from 0 to 100% in 40 minutes. The iPhone 17 maxes out at 40W and takes more than an hour to charge. Wireless charging speeds are also faster on OnePlus.
Camera
Pratima expresses disappointment with the OnePlus 15's cameras, noting that they have stepped backwards compared to the OnePlus 13. The camera sensors are downgraded, the Hasselblad partnership is gone, and color accuracy is an issue. The iPhone 17 produces more natural colors and better dynamic range. However, the OnePlus 15 performs better during nighttime and has a 3.5x zoom lens for portraits. The iPhone 17 has better dynamic range, more accurate colors, and a wider field of view in selfie videos. The iPhone 17 consistently delivers smoother stabilization, better colors, and faster lens switching in videos. The OnePlus 15 can record 4K 120 fps videos and captures better portraits with its 3.5x zoom lens.
conclusion
The OnePlus 15 excels in design, display, performance, battery life, and software, but its camera is a weak point. The iPhone 17 scores consistently well across the board, making it a balanced and reliable choice. Pratima suggests that if camera quality is a priority, the Oppo Find X9 series is a better pick. However, for the best overall smartphone experience, performance, battery life, and display, the OnePlus 15 is recommended.
