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OnePlus OnePlus 15 vs Apple iPhone Air

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
OnePlus256 GB

OnePlus 15

165Hz in supported games. Native 3.5x zoom.

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Infinite Black · UK specificationFull product profile
OnePlus 15 in Infinite Black, official front and rear product renderInfinite Black
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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See the 24 verified differences
Apple256 GB

iPhone Air

6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
Apple iPhone Air in Space Black, official product viewSpace Black
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

OnePlus 15Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Oryon CPU up to 4.608 GHz · Adreno 840

Published platform and clocks; not a benchmark or sustained performance result.

Source 1
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
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iPhone Air

50 g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

OnePlus 15
215g
iPhone Air
165g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

OnePlus 15

0.28″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

OnePlus 15
6.78″
iPhone Air
6.5″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

OnePlus 15

A different perspective.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

OnePlus 15
3.5×
iPhone Air
No telephoto

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

24 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Rear 4K recording maximum

In Visual facts
OnePlus 15120 fps
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
OnePlus 15

Source lists 4K120 rear video; it does not establish every lens or sustained duration.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
OnePlus 1531 hours
iPhone Air27 hours
Sources
OnePlus 15

Up-to manufacturer video claim; controlled conditions do not specify a cross-brand comparable protocol or mixed-use endurance.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

OnePlus 1550 MP main with OIS · 50 MP ultra-wide with autofocus · 50 MP 3.5× telephoto with OIS
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
OnePlus 15

Physical lenses, lens-specific stabilisation and native reach remain separate from digital or optical-quality crops.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

OnePlus 156.78-inch LTPO · 2772 × 1272 · adaptive 1–120 Hz · up to 165 Hz in gaming
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
OnePlus 15

The 165 Hz maximum is explicitly gaming-specific. Normal adaptive range is retained separately; no measured motion performance is inferred.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOMOnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Model-specific update support

OnePlus 15Security updates through 13 November 2031
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Sources
OnePlus 15

The exact OnePlus 15 rendered table row is separate from OnePlus 15R. The end date is not support remaining or an OS-upgrade promise.

OnePlus model-specific security end dates — actual rendered table

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

OnePlus 157300 mAh typical equivalent · 120 W SUPERVOOC · 50 W AIRVOOC
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Sources
OnePlus 15

Dual-cell 3650 mAh equivalent 7300 mAh typical; protocol maxima are not sustained measured input.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Ingress protection claim

In Visual facts
OnePlus 15IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
iPhone AirIP68
Sources
OnePlus 15

The official launch explicitly claims IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K. The UK eco-design table separately lists IP68; it does not withdraw the other certifications. These are manufacturer laboratory claims, not permanent waterproofing or a liquid-damage warranty; actual resistance can diminish.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOMOnePlus 15 official launch — retained ingress protection claims
iPhone Air

Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

OnePlus 1512 GB LPDDR5X Ultra · 256 GB UFS 4.1
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
OnePlus 15

The exact 12+256 configuration and footnote explicitly distinguish Ultra from the 16 GB Ultra+ variant.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOMOnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

Apple does not publish RAM capacity.

Apple UK iPhone Air configurations

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Compared regional configuration

OnePlus 15UK · 12 GB / 256 GB · Infinite Black
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Sources
OnePlus 15

UK page and exact capacity pairing; no retail part number or domestic availability is inferred.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (45)

Main-camera aperture control

OnePlus 15Fixed f/1.8
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Main lens only; other apertures remain separate.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-system optical stabilisation

OnePlus 15Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Main and telephoto explicitly have OIS; ultra-wide OIS is not established.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

OnePlus 15Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Autofocus is explicitly listed for all three rear lenses.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

A combined EIS/OIS recording heading does not identify a physical front optical mechanism. The ambiguous wording remains disclosed rather than inferred.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical equivalent battery capacity

OnePlus 157300 mAh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Series dual-cell typical 3650 mAh per cell, equivalent 7300 mAh; not 7300 mAh per cell.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wired charging maximum

OnePlus 15120 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Named SUPERVOOC maximum with compatible equipment; not continuous input or included adapter evidence.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bypass charging

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

The reviewed UK charging and performance passages do not establish a bypass mode. Omission is not a verified negative.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to 50% wired charge

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone Air30 minutes
Sources
OnePlus 15

The source publishes around 39 minutes from a 1% start to 100% wired, and 1% to 50% wirelessly. Neither establishes 0–50% wired minutes.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

High-brightness-mode claim

OnePlus 151800 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicit HBM value; not a peak-brightness or typical-brightness measurement.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage technology

OnePlus 15UFS 4.1
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Named technology, not measured read/write speed.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Removable memory-card compatibility

OnePlus 15No
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

The eco-design table explicitly states Incompatible, rather than merely omitting a slot.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM support

OnePlus 15Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicit supported state; not an assertion that every carrier supports it.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published model-specific security duration

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

A generic minimum is not the model-specific total; The exact end date does not establish a duration without separately verified launch-date evidence.

OnePlus product security update periods — HTTP response
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical battery energy

OnePlus 1527.6 Wh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicit typical energy, not derived using an assumed voltage.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published Bluetooth codecs

OnePlus 15SBC · AAC · LDAC · aptX · aptX HD · aptX Adaptive · LHDC 5.0
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicit codec inventory; source-device compatibility and actual negotiation remain required.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirApple C1X
Sources
OnePlus 15

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Air

Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual eSIM activation

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Dual eSIM is advertised with a scheduled-OTA footnote; actual delivery is not confirmed by the retained page.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

OnePlus 15No
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

The listed audio connection is USB Type-C, with no 3.5mm socket.

OnePlus 15 — technical specifications
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

OnePlus 15USB data cable · SIM ejector tool · quick guide · safety guide
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Exact UK box list, which does not list a power adapter. No retail bundle is inferred.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Infrared remote control

OnePlus 15Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicitly listed, without assuming appliance compatibility.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

OnePlus 15O-Log
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

O-Log is explicitly named; app/mode support is not universal cross-lens evidence.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

The checked feature list does not explicitly establish macro photography; ultra-wide autofocus alone is not proof.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera sensor

OnePlus 15Sony IMX906
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicit sensor identity, not an independent image-quality result.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published RAM data rate

OnePlus 159600 Mbps
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

12 GB Ultra footnote states 9600 Mbps; not measured throughput.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum battery endurance cycles

OnePlus 151100 cycles
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Manufacturer eco-design cycle claim; the retained table does not specify a capacity-retention threshold, so no percentage is invented.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

OnePlus 151 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Normal listed minimum; optional Reduce White Point 0.5-nit overview claim is a separate setup.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Normal adaptive refresh maximum

OnePlus 15120 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Normal adaptive range is 1–120 Hz, separately from gaming maximum.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published professional camera workflows

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone Air0
Sources
OnePlus 15

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Air

Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated equivalent battery capacity

OnePlus 157150 mAh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Rated 3575 mAh per cell, equivalent 7150 mAh, separately from typical capacity.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated battery energy

OnePlus 1527.03 Wh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Explicit rated energy, separate from typical.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Dolby Vision 4K maximum

OnePlus 15120 fps
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Overview explicitly names 4K120 Dolby Vision, separately from the generic technical rate.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security update end date

OnePlus 152031-11-13
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Retained model-specific date, not a guarantee of update frequency or physical device lifespan.

OnePlus model-specific security end dates — actual rendered table
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed streamed video

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone Air22 hours
Sources
OnePlus 15

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Air

Apple UK up-to claim.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

OnePlus 15Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

UK radio/configuration facts are not sufficient to identify an exact US regional SKU.

OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOM
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed wired 1–100% charge time

OnePlus 1539 minutes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Around 39 minutes, official 120 W adapter, Smart Rapid Charging on, screen off, 25°C ±1°C; not 0–100% or a sustained charging rate.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed wireless 1–50% charge time

OnePlus 1539 minutes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
OnePlus 15

Around 39 minutes with official 50 W magnetic charger, Smart Rapid Charging on, screen off and 25°C ±1°C; not 0–50% wired.

OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditions
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs82 specificationsOnePlus 15iPhone Air
WeightDiffers
Sources
215g
Infinite Black/Ultra Violet mass is 215 g; the 211 g Sand Storm figure does not apply.
165g
WidthDiffers
Sources
76.7mm
7.67 cm × 10 = 76.7 mm.
74.7mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.2mm
Infinite Black depth 0.82 cm × 10; Sand Storm is a different configuration.
5.64mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
161.4 × 76.7 × 8.2 mm (height × width × depth)Source centimetres converted explicitly to mm. Infinite Black uses 0.82 cm, not Sand Storm 0.81 cm.
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
161.4 mm16.14 cm × 10 = 161.4 mm.
156.2 mm
ColourDiffers
Sources
Infinite BlackSelected existing image finish, explicitly listed.
Space Black
Form factor
Sources
slabRigid single-screen model described by the exact manufacturer dimensions and design.
slab
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.78″
Manufacturer diagonal, measured corner-to-corner; not viewable area.
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedPeak brightness · HBM 1800 nits must not populate the peak-brightness input.
3000 nitsPublished outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
450 ppi
Published ppi, not recalculated from a rounded diagonal.
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
Sources
165Hz
Up to 165 Hz in gaming; not a universal desktop/interface rate.
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.78-inch LTPO · 2772 × 1272 · adaptive 1–120 Hz · up to 165 Hz in gamingThe 165 Hz maximum is explicitly gaming-specific. Normal adaptive range is retained separately; no measured motion performance is inferred.
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2772 × 1272Direct pixel dimensions; FHD+ is the source marketing label.
2736 × 1260
High-brightness-mode claim
Sources
1800 nitsExplicit HBM value; not a peak-brightness or typical-brightness measurement.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
1 nitsNormal listed minimum; optional Reduce White Point 0.5-nit overview claim is a separate setup.
Not verified
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
3.5×Dedicated telephoto reach · Explicit optical lens reach; separate from 7× optical-quality and 120× digital.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
3
Three separately named physical rear cameras; optical-quality 7× is not a fourth module.
1
8K video recording
Sources
Yes8K recording · Explicit 8K30 mode.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
50 MP main with OIS · 50 MP ultra-wide with autofocus · 50 MP 3.5× telephoto with OISPhysical lenses, lens-specific stabilisation and native reach remain separate from digital or optical-quality crops.
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Optical-quality crop reachDiffers
Sources
7×Manufacturer optical-quality claim, not native lens magnification.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Main camera sensor
Sources
Sony IMX906Explicit sensor identity, not an independent image-quality result.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Fixed f/1.8Main lens only; other apertures remain separate.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesExplicit OIS Yes for the main lens.
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesMain and telephoto explicitly have OIS; ultra-wide OIS is not established.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesAutofocus is explicitly listed for all three rear lenses.
Not verified
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
32 MP Sony IMX709 · f/2.4 · autofocusSensor, aperture and autofocus are explicitly from the front-camera section.
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
YesAutofocus Supported is explicitly listed.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
120 fpsSource lists 4K120 rear video; it does not establish every lens or sustained duration.
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront maximum is independently listed as 60 fps, not copied from rear 120 fps.
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
30 fpsMode-specific published maximum.
Not verified
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
OnePlus 15No source recorded
Not verified
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
31 hours
Published video playback · Up-to manufacturer video claim; controlled conditions do not specify a cross-brand comparable protocol or mixed-use endurance.
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes50 W AIRVOOC support is explicitly listed.
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
7300 mAh typical equivalent · 120 W SUPERVOOC · 50 W AIRVOOCDual-cell 3650 mAh equivalent 7300 mAh typical; protocol maxima are not sustained measured input.
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Typical equivalent battery capacity
Sources
7300 mAhSeries dual-cell typical 3650 mAh per cell, equivalent 7300 mAh; not 7300 mAh per cell.
Not verified
Rated equivalent battery capacity
Sources
7150 mAhRated 3575 mAh per cell, equivalent 7150 mAh, separately from typical capacity.
Not verified
Typical battery energy
Sources
27.6 WhExplicit typical energy, not derived using an assumed voltage.
Not verified
Rated battery energy
Sources
27.03 WhExplicit rated energy, separate from typical.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Not verifiedThe source publishes around 39 minutes from a 1% start to 100% wired, and 1% to 50% wirelessly. Neither establishes 0–50% wired minutes.
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Claimed wired 1–100% charge time
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
39 minutesAround 39 minutes, official 120 W adapter, Smart Rapid Charging on, screen off, 25°C ±1°C; not 0–100% or a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
Claimed wireless 1–50% charge time
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
39 minutesAround 39 minutes with official 50 W magnetic charger, Smart Rapid Charging on, screen off and 25°C ±1°C; not 0–50% wired.
Not verified
Published wired charging maximum
Sources
120 WNamed SUPERVOOC maximum with compatible equipment; not continuous input or included adapter evidence.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 powerDiffers
Sources
50 WNamed AIRVOOC maximum, not universal Qi power or average measured input.
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
1100 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycle claim; the retained table does not specify a capacity-retention threshold, so no percentage is invented.
Not verified
Claimed streamed video
Sources
OnePlus 15No source recorded
Not verified
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Listed operating systemDiffers
Sources
OxygenOS 16.0 based on Android 16The source labels this OS; installed versions can change and actual product software governs.
iOS 26
Update policyDiffers
Sources
Security updates through 13 November 2031The exact OnePlus 15 rendered table row is separate from OnePlus 15R. The end date is not support remaining or an OS-upgrade promise.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Oryon CPU up to 4.608 GHz · Adreno 840Published platform and clocks; not a benchmark or sustained performance result.
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
12 GB LPDDR5X Ultra · 256 GB UFS 4.1The exact 12+256 configuration and footnote explicitly distinguish Ultra from the 16 GB Ultra+ variant.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
RAM
Sources
12 GBSelected 12+256 pairing is explicitly listed.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Storage
Sources
256 GBSelected 12+256 pairing; available space is lower.
256 GB
RAM technology
Sources
LPDDR5X UltraThe explicit overview footnote assigns Ultra to 12 GB and Ultra+ to 16 GB.
Not verified
Published RAM data rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
9600 Mbps12 GB Ultra footnote states 9600 Mbps; not measured throughput.
Not verified
Storage technology
Sources
UFS 4.1Named technology, not measured read/write speed.
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK · 12 GB / 256 GB · Infinite BlackUK page and exact capacity pairing; no retail part number or domestic availability is inferred.
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Published security update end date
Sources
2031-11-13Retained model-specific date, not a guarantee of update frequency or physical device lifespan.
Not verified
Panel technology
Sources
LTPOThe overview explicitly names LTPO. This describes refresh technology and is not a measured quality ranking.
OLED
Normal adaptive refresh maximum
Sources
120 HzNormal adaptive range is 1–120 Hz, separately from gaming maximum.
Not verified
Rear Dolby Vision 4K maximum
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
120 fpsOverview explicitly names 4K120 Dolby Vision, separately from the generic technical rate.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
O-LogO-Log is explicitly named; app/mode support is not universal cross-lens evidence.
Not verified
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact named connector and USB generation; source does not publish measured transfer speed or DisplayPort support.
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · NFCUK page capabilities; provider, equipment and regional constraints apply.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Published Bluetooth codecs
Sources
SBC · AAC · LDAC · aptX · aptX HD · aptX Adaptive · LHDC 5.0Explicit codec inventory; source-device compatibility and actual negotiation remain required.
Not verified
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
NoThe UK ports list explicitly includes dual physical nano-SIM slots. eSIM support does not mean eSIM-only.
Yes
eSIM support
Sources
YesExplicit supported state; not an assertion that every carrier supports it.
Not verified
Expandable storage
Sources
NoThe eco-design table explicitly states Incompatible, rather than merely omitting a slot.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Device unlockDiffers
Sources
In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensorExplicit sensor capability; no unlock-accuracy claim is inferred.
Face ID
Infrared remote control
Sources
YesExplicitly listed, without assuming appliance compatibility.
Not verified
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69KThe official launch explicitly claims IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K. The UK eco-design table separately lists IP68; it does not withdraw the other certifications. These are manufacturer laboratory claims, not permanent waterproofing or a liquid-damage warranty; actual resistance can diminish.
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Included accessories
Sources
USB data cable · SIM ejector tool · quick guide · safety guideExact UK box list, which does not list a power adapter. No retail bundle is inferred.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
NoThe listed audio connection is USB Type-C, with no 3.5mm socket.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Apple UK reference price
Sources
OnePlus 15No source recorded
Not verified
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Cellular modem
Sources
OnePlus 15No source recorded
Not verified
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedPublished model-specific security duration · A generic minimum is not the model-specific total; The exact end date does not establish a duration without separately verified launch-date evidence.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
US model distinction
Sources
Not verifiedUK radio/configuration facts are not sufficient to identify an exact US regional SKU.
Not verified
Promised Android version upgrades
Sources
Not verifiedAn installed Android version is not a future upgrade commitment. No model-specific count is established here.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Bypass charging
Sources
Not verifiedThe reviewed UK charging and performance passages do not establish a bypass mode. Omission is not a verified negative.
Not verified
Ultra-wide field of view
Sources
Conflicting sourcesThe technical page says 116°; the UK overview says 112°. Neither source is silently preferred.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedA combined EIS/OIS recording heading does not identify a physical front optical mechanism. The ambiguous wording remains disclosed rather than inferred.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked feature list does not explicitly establish macro photography; ultra-wide autofocus alone is not proof.
Not verified
Dual eSIM activation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedDual eSIM is advertised with a scheduled-OTA footnote; actual delivery is not confirmed by the retained page.
Not verified
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OnePlus OnePlus 15

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight215 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Infinite Black/Ultra Violet mass is 215 g; the 211 g Sand Storm figure does not apply.

OnePlus
Width76.7 mmCalculated from sources · medium confidence

7.67 cm × 10 = 76.7 mm.

OnePlus
Thickness8.2 mmCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Infinite Black depth 0.82 cm × 10; Sand Storm is a different configuration.

OnePlus
Display size6.78 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer diagonal, measured corner-to-corner; not viewable area.

OnePlus
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
Claimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up-to manufacturer video claim; controlled conditions do not specify a cross-brand comparable protocol or mixed-use endurance.

OnePlus
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

50 W AIRVOOC support is explicitly listed.

OnePlus
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

The listed audio connection is USB Type-C, with no 3.5mm socket.

OnePlus UK
Expandable storageNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The eco-design table explicitly states Incompatible, rather than merely omitting a slot.

OnePlus
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK ports list explicitly includes dual physical nano-SIM slots. eSIM support does not mean eSIM-only.

OnePlus
IP ratingIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69KManufacturer claim · high confidence

The official launch explicitly claims IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K. The UK eco-design table separately lists IP68; it does not withdraw the other certifications. These are manufacturer laboratory claims, not permanent waterproofing or a liquid-damage warranty; actual resistance can diminish.

OnePlusOnePlus
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Selected 12+256 pairing is explicitly listed.

OnePlus
Pixel density450 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published ppi, not recalculated from a rounded diagonal.

OnePlus
Maximum refresh rate165 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up to 165 Hz in gaming; not a universal desktop/interface rate.

OnePlus
Native telephoto reach3.5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit optical lens reach; separate from 7× optical-quality and 120× digital.

OnePlus
Claimed optical-quality reach7×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer optical-quality claim, not native lens magnification.

OnePlus
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Three separately named physical rear cameras; optical-quality 7× is not a fourth module.

OnePlus
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit 8K30 mode.

OnePlus
Manufacturer list price£849.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceOnePlus Community
All sources10
  1. OnePlus 15 — technical specificationsOnePlus UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. OnePlus 15 — battery claims and test disclaimersOnePlus UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Introducing the OnePlus 15 — launch pricing and configurationsOnePlus Community · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. Product Security Update PeriodOnePlus UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. OnePlus 15 UK launch-order date — Early Bird campaign termsOnePlus UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  6. OnePlus 15 UK technical specifications — actual rendered DOMOnePlus · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  7. OnePlus 15 UK feature inventory and test conditionsOnePlus · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  8. OnePlus product security update periods — HTTP responseOnePlus · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  9. OnePlus model-specific security end dates — actual rendered tableOnePlus · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  10. OnePlus 15 official launch — retained ingress protection claimsOnePlus · accessed 22 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone Air

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
  1. Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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