The final battle between smartphones is here. Two giants – the OnePlus 15 5G and iQOO 15 5G – offer top-quality performance. Both handsets use the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor but live in totally different user philosophies. One phone aims to be your entertainment hub all day long. The other phone aims to be your pure gaming weapon. Let’s see which flagship you should buy
OnePlus offers a gorgeous 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel. The 1-165Hz refresh rate is adaptive to save battery. The colors are stunning, resolution is 1.5K, and the brightness gets very high. iQOO features a 6.7-inch flat E7 AMOLED screen that pushes a fast 180Hz refresh rate. This gives you the smallest edge when it comes to gaming responsiveness. Both screens get extremely bright for outdoor use.
The two phones have the same top-spec processor, but have different cooling technologies. OnePlus includes a large ‘Ice River’ vapor chamber cooling system that will sustain performance during long gaming sessions. iQOO uses a dual-chip design where a dedicated gaming chip does most of the heavy-lifting and frames rates improved and lag and stutter reduced. iQOO has even more granular gaming performance fine-tuning options in its software.
Similar to last year’s model, OnePlus teams up with Hasselblad for its triple 50MP camera system. While it has a versatile 3.5x periscope telephoto lens, what stands out are the striking colors, science, and Pro Mode controls. Meanwhile, iQOO is doubling down on speed with its camera focus. The large main sensor comes with gimbal stabilization, which means you will have sharp, blur-free photos and videos on the move.
The OnePlus 15 has a gigantic 7300mAh silicon-carbon battery, boasting 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. It has a battery that just keeps going, easily lasting two days. Conversely, the iQOO 15 comes with a massive 6000mAh battery, while mind-blowingly offering 150W wired charging. Yes, it charges from 0-100% in under 15 minutes.
Your choice is a reflection of what you value. If you prioritize a flagship experience, the OnePlus 15 5G would be your best choice. It has everything you would want, including an exceptional battery life, a versatile camera, and an amazing screen. It was made for a full day of usage. However, if your priority is pure unadulterated speed, then the iQOO 15 5G is for you. It is ultra-competitive with its gaming prowess and quick charging. It is simply a performance machine.
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