Apple256 GB · UK MODEL
iPhone 16
A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.
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Ultramarine£899UK reference price
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Real specs. Clear sources.UK models · Checked 4 Sept 2026iPhone 16 vs OnePlus 15
THE CHOICE IS PERSONALWhich one
Make it personal How are scores calculated?
Which one
is your one?
Two great phones.
Different things to love.
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OnePlus256 GB · UK MODEL
OnePlus 15
165Hz in supported games. Native 3.5x zoom.
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Infinite Black£849UK reference price
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SPECIFICATIONS-ONLY COMPARISONThe facts are here. A score isn’t—yet.
Change what matters There isn’t enough shared evidence for a weighted recommendation. Explore the verified differences below.
Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Display, Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below. We do not fill missing inputs with estimates.
THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER
Every specification A quick read on the trade-offs.
iPhone 16
45g lighter.
Published device weight, without a case.
- iPhone 16
- 170g
- OnePlus 15
- 215g
Schematic balance · not a physical simulation
OnePlus 15
0.68″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16
- 6.1″
- OnePlus 15
- 6.78″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
OnePlus 15
A different perspective.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16
- No telephoto
- OnePlus 15
- 3.5×
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
MANUFACTURER CLAIMS
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16
- Up to 22h
- OnePlus 15
- Up to 31h
Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life
BEYOND THE TOTAL
Why choose each?
Different strengths. Your call.
REASONS TO CONSIDER
iPhone 16
45 g lighter
170 g vs 215 g, before a case. Also 5.1 mm narrower.
Preference, not included in the match score.
Sources behind these differences 2
REASONS TO CONSIDER
OnePlus 15
A dedicated telephoto camera
3.5× native telephoto; the other phone has no separate telephoto module. Reach is not an image-quality verdict.
Verified hardware; Camera is not scored for this pair.More screen, if you want it
6.78″ vs 6.1″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.
Sources behind these differences 2
Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.
GO A LITTLE DEEPER
Where each phone shines.
Explore the numbers behind the match.
iPhone 16 OnePlus 15
Relative published specs · outer edge = higher value
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score
iPhone 16: Apple publishes 460 ppi and a 2,000-nit outdoor peak, but the checked primary specifications do not give a numeric internal-display refresh rate. The v1 display score is withheld because that required input is unverified.
OnePlus 15: The UK specification publishes 1,800 nits in high-brightness mode, while launch wording calls it peak brightness. These measurement labels are not interchangeable, so v1 peak-brightness scoring is withheld. Verified pixel density and refresh limits remain visible.
Explore the sources YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES
What matters to you?
Make the comparison fit your life.
Any must-haves?
SIDE BY SIDE. NOTHING HIDDEN.
Get into the details.
All specs13 specificationsiPhone 16OnePlus 15
iPhone 16OnePlus 15Weight
170g
215g
Width
71.6mm
76.7mm
Thickness
7.8mm
8.2mm
Screen size
6.1″
6.78″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
2000 nits
Not verified
Pixel density
460 ppi
450 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Not verified
165Hz165Hz is limited to supported games; ordinary adaptive operation is 1–120Hz.
Native telephoto reach
No dedicated lens
3.5×
Rear camera modules
2
3
8K video recording
NoApple lists rear recording up to 4K60 Dolby Vision, not 8K.
YesThe UK video specification lists 8K at 30fps.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
22 hours
31 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Published support term
Not verified
6 years
UK models · 256GB · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
GO BEYOND THE SPECS
Make this comparison yours.A little perspective. A better decision.
THE PRICE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
What price changes your mind?
A great phone. An even better deal. Find the point where the value flips.
Let’s check the fit first
Comparable, positive scores are needed in your selected categories before we can calculate a price threshold.
Review your priorities NO LOGOS. JUST YOU.
Would you choose it blind?
Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?
Manufacturer specifications. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.
Good comparisons start with good sources.9 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence
Your selected categories: none. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.
How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.
Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.
DisplayNot scored
Apple publishes 460 ppi and a 2,000-nit outdoor peak, but the checked primary specifications do not give a numeric internal-display refresh rate. The v1 display score is withheld because that required input is unverified.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Verified maximum internal-display refresh rate.
CameraNot scored
Verified lens and video capabilities remain visible. A complete audit of the four pro-workflow inputs required by the v1 model is not included, so no camera score is inferred.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.
Battery64.2 / 100
Uses Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because manufacturer test methods differ.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 22
62.86 × 65% = 40.86Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Test methods differ across manufacturers.
Apple Support UKApple UKManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Derived from Apple's up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes claim using a 20W-or-higher USB-C adapter. This is not a sustained charging measurement.
Apple Support UKCategory score = 40.86 + 23.33 = 64.19
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independently measured CPU, GPU or sustained-performance results are included in this official-spec entry.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.
LongevityNot scored
The checked Apple UK material does not publish a fixed model-specific duration of software support.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.
Specifications & verification
Weight170 gmanufacturer · high confidenceApple Support UK
Width71.6 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple Support UK
Thickness7.8 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple Support UK
Display size6.1 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; 6.12 inches as a standard rectangle, with a smaller actual viewable area.
Apple Support UKPeak brightness2000 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence
Apple's outdoor peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple Support UKClaimed video playback22 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence
Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Test methods differ across manufacturers.
Apple Support UKApple UKClaimed charging rate1.6666666666666667% per minutecalculated · low confidence
Derived from Apple's up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes claim using a 20W-or-higher USB-C adapter. This is not a sustained charging measurement.
50 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.
Apple Support UKWireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
MagSafe, Qi2 and Qi charging are listed.
Apple Support UKHeadphone jackNocalculated · high confidence
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Apple Support UKExpandable storageNocalculated · medium confidence
Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Apple Support UKeSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence
UK specification supports nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual eSIM.
Apple Support UKIP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence
Controlled-lab claim: maximum depth of 6m for up to 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple Support UKPixel density460 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceApple Support UK
Native telephoto reach0×calculated · high confidence
The rear modules are main and ultra-wide. The advertised 2x mode uses the main sensor; there is no separate native telephoto module.
Apple Support UKClaimed optical-quality reach2×manufacturer · high confidence
The 2x mode is enabled by the 48MP main sensor, not a separate native telephoto lens.
Apple Support UKRear camera modules2manufacturer · high confidenceApple Support UK
8K recordingNocalculated · high confidence
Apple lists rear recording up to 4K60 Dolby Vision, not 8K.
Apple Support UKReference MSRP£899.00Apple UK
All sources4
- iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- Buy iPhone 16 — Retained 256GB £899 reference listing, not a live offerApple UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
OnePlus OnePlus 15
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.
Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.
DisplayNot scored
The UK specification publishes 1,800 nits in high-brightness mode, while launch wording calls it peak brightness. These measurement labels are not interchangeable, so v1 peak-brightness scoring is withheld. Verified pixel density and refresh limits remain visible.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Unambiguous peak-brightness measurement definition.
CameraNot scored
Verified camera hardware is shown separately. The complete v1 pro-workflow audit is not available, so no camera-quality or capability score is inferred.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Complete model-specific verification of the four pro-workflow inputs.
BatteryNot scored
The 31-hour video claim does not establish the local-playback protocol required by v1. The published video duration and charging claims remain visible without an inferred battery score.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Verification that the 31-hour claim uses local-video playback.
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independent cross-platform CPU, GPU and sustained-performance tests are included.
Selected weight: 1.
Missing: Comparable independently measured performance results.
Longevity85.7 / 100
Derived from the UK launch date and published security-update endpoint. This describes total security coverage, not a promise of six Android upgrades.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished software-support durationSource value: 6
85.71 × 100% = 85.7113 November 2025 to 13 November 2031.
OnePlus UKOnePlus UKCategory score = 85.71 = 85.71
Specifications & verification
Weight215 gmanufacturer · high confidence
Infinite Black finish; Sand Storm has a different published weight.
OnePlus UKWidth76.7 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Thickness8.2 mmmanufacturer · high confidence
Infinite Black finish; Sand Storm has a different thickness.
OnePlus UKDisplay size6.78 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · low confidence
OnePlus's controlled-condition video claim. The checked disclaimer does not establish local versus streamed playback.
OnePlus UKClaimed charging rate2.5384615384615383% per minutecalculated · low confidence
The UK test starts at 1%, with the official 120W adapter, screen off and rapid mode enabled; not sustained charging power.
(100 − 1) percentage points divided by approximately 39 minutes.
OnePlus UKPublished total support6 yearscalculated · high confidence
Six-year total security window from launch, not six OS versions or six years remaining.
OnePlus UKOnePlus UKWireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
50W AIRVOOC requires compatible charging hardware.
OnePlus UKHeadphone jackNocalculated · high confidence
The listed audio connection is USB Type-C, with no 3.5mm socket.
OnePlus UKExpandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence
The UK eco-design section explicitly lists removable memory cards as incompatible.
OnePlus UKeSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence
UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and eSIM support.
OnePlus UKIP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence
Published UK eco-design classification. The current schema does not represent the additional high-pressure ratings.
OnePlus UKRAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UKOnePlus Community
Pixel density450 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Maximum refresh rate165 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence
165Hz is limited to supported games; ordinary adaptive operation is 1–120Hz.
OnePlus UKNative telephoto reach3.5×manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
Claimed optical-quality reach7×manufacturer · high confidence
Optical-quality mode, not a native 7x telephoto lens.
OnePlus UKRear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus UK
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence
The UK video specification lists 8K at 30fps.
OnePlus UKReference MSRP£849.00OnePlus Community
All sources5
- OnePlus 15 — technical specificationsOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- OnePlus 15 — battery claims and test disclaimersOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- Introducing the OnePlus 15 — launch pricing and configurationsOnePlus Community · accessed 2026-09-04
- Product Security Update PeriodOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
- OnePlus 15 UK launch-order date — Early Bird campaign termsOnePlus UK · accessed 2026-09-04
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