Which is better, OnePlus or iQOO?

It depends on what you want. OnePlus suits buyers who want fast, clean phones and fast charging, now with a much bigger service network. iQOO suits gamers and performance buyers who want flagship chips at lower prices, mostly online.

What is the best OnePlus phone and the best iQOO phone?

OnePlus 15 (8.8/10, ₹85,999) and iQOO 15 (8.8/10, ₹85,999).

Which gives longer software updates, OnePlus or iQOO?

On the phones we recommend, iQOO promises longer updates on average (OnePlus 3.2 years, iQOO 3.3 years).

OnePlus vs iQOO: which brand should you buy?

Only the phones we recommend from each brand. Checked 19 October 2026.

Side by side

Best for: OnePlus: Buyers who want fast, clean phones and fast charging, now with a much bigger service network.iQOO: Gamers and performance buyers who want flagship chips at lower prices, mostly online.
Phones we recommend: OnePlus: 5, ₹28,999 to ₹85,999iQOO: 4, ₹19,499 to ₹85,999
Average updates (our picks): OnePlus: 3.2 yearsiQOO: 3.3 years
Updates on top phones: OnePlus: OnePlus 15, 15R, 13 and 13R: 4 Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches.iQOO: iQOO 15: 5 Android upgrades and 7 years of security patches.
Updates on budget phones: OnePlus: Nord 6: 4 upgrades and 6 years of security. The 'Fast and Smooth for 6 years' claim on Nord CE 6 is about performance, not updates.iQOO: iQOO Z11: 3 upgrades and 5 years of security, the first Z phone with this level. Cheaper Z Lite models are not covered by a clear promise.
Service in India: OnePlus: From April 2026 OnePlus owners can use Oppo India service centres, taking authorised centres from about 400 to over 600 across about 500 cities. OnePlus India gives a lifetime screen warranty for phones hit by the green line display fault. Note: shutdown rumours resurfaced in 2026 after the India CEO resigned; OnePlus says warranties and updates continue.iQOO: iQOO said in 2021 it had over 600 company-owned service centres. We did not find a recent official count.
Preloaded apps and ads: OnePlus: Light bloatware. HotHardware found only Netflix as an extra app on the OnePlus 15, and it uninstalls easily. OxygenOS is reportedly being replaced by ColorOS 17.iQOO: Runs vivo's OriginOS. The iQOO 15 preloads Facebook, PhonePe, Netflix, Instagram and LinkedIn. They can be uninstalled but return after a factory reset. 'Hot Apps' folders can be turned off in V Appstore.

Best phone from each, by budget

Under ₹20,000None we recommendiQOO Z11 Lite₹19,499 • 6.4/10
₹20,000 to ₹40,000OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite₹28,999 • 7.2/10iQOO Z11x₹27,999 • 7.3/10Compare OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs iQOO Z11x →
₹40,000 to ₹80,000OnePlus 15R₹59,999 • 8.2/10iQOO 15R₹53,999 • 8.2/10Compare OnePlus 15R vs iQOO 15R →
Above ₹80,000OnePlus 15₹85,999 • 8.8/10iQOO 15₹85,999 • 8.8/10Compare OnePlus 15 vs iQOO 15 →

Common questions

Which is better, OnePlus or iQOO?: It depends on what you want. OnePlus suits buyers who want fast, clean phones and fast charging, now with a much bigger service network. iQOO suits gamers and performance buyers who want flagship chips at lower prices, mostly online.
What is the best OnePlus phone and the best iQOO phone?: OnePlus 15 (8.8/10, ₹85,999) and iQOO 15 (8.8/10, ₹85,999).
Which gives longer software updates, OnePlus or iQOO?: On the phones we recommend, iQOO promises longer updates on average (OnePlus 3.2 years, iQOO 3.3 years).