OnePlus 15 vs Apple iPhone SE 2nd generation
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
Apple iPhone SE 2nd generation Black 64GB
What Buyers Say
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
The OnePlus 15 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its extraordinary battery life and lightning-fast charging, with many users reporting two days of use without a charge. Performance and display quality are highly praised, though the camera is consistently noted as not quite top-tier, being a generation or two behind leading flagships while still producing good results. A few minor bugs and the absence of wireless charging are mentioned, but the overall sentiment remains very favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Super fast charging speed
- Smooth performance
- Vibrant display
- Great build quality
Cons
- Camera not top-tier
- Plastic back feels cheap
- Minor software bugs
- No wireless charging
- Lacks IR sensor
Apple iPhone SE 2nd generation Black 64GB
The iPhone SE 2nd gen is praised for its value, speed, and solid build, with many users noting it's a great upgrade from older models. However, some complain about the screen quality and touch responsiveness, and there's confusion about the 'unlocked' status as some units come with a Verizon SIM. Overall, it's a reliable budget iPhone with a few caveats.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast A13 processor
- Solid build quality
- Easy data transfer from Android
- Good camera for the price
Cons
- Poor screen quality
- Touch responsiveness issues
- Confusion about unlocked status
- No night mode on camera
- Limited storage after setup
Scores
Specifications
| OnePlus 15 | Apple iPhone SE 2nd generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 4.7 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 1334 x 750 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | 625 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 8 Elite Gen 5 | A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine |
| CPU Speed | 4.61★ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 3 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 1 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP★ | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 7 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3.5x★ | — |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 7,300 mAh★ | 1,821 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 80W★ | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | Lightning★ |
| SIM | Dual SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP69K | IP67★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | front |
| Face Recognition | — | ✗ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Apple iPhone SE 2nd generation Black 64GB
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average camera (28th percentile)
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average battery (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.