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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Product A: Apple
92 of 162 known
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Product B: Apple
91 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 15 Plus
12 of 154 fields differ
- 11 different values
- 1 known for one only
- 74 the same
- 68 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 15: 71.6 × 147.6 mm
- BiPhone 15 Plus: 77.8 × 160.9 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple iPhone 147Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-vs-iphone-15Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 two successive iPhone generations.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/iphone-15Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's iPhone 15 review compares the new screen with last year's iPhone 14 and calls the phone a leap over its predecessor.
Successor
Apple iPhone 169Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16_vs_iphone_15_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64910.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the iPhone 15 the previous model of the new iPhone 16 and refers to it as last year's iPhone 15.10Press article9to5mac.com/iphone-16-vs-15-comparisonRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the iPhone 16 separates itself from its predecessor, the iPhone 15, more than usual.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact model finishes.
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact model finishes.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
459.9ppi
460.3ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Process
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CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 15
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
BApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
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GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 15
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.6 | 26 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 13 | Not available | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical imaging cameras only. The 2x quad-pixel sensor crop is excluded. Autofocus technology is omitted where no exact classification is documented.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Camera specification states phase comparison-AF (All-pixel AF) for the main camera. Other camera values remain from exact maker specifications.
BApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.6 | 26 | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 13 | Not available | 120° |
Number of rear cameras
2
2
Main camera
48MP
48MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Photographic Styles1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Photographic Styles1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 15
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 15
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.9 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One physical 12 MP f/1.9 selfie imaging camera with Focus Pixels autofocus. Exact autofocus enum is supported by the separate review. Face ID depth components are excluded.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Camera specification states phase comparison-AF for the physical 12 MP selfie camera, supporting PDAF. Face ID depth components are not additional selfie cameras.
BApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.9 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 15
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Front autofocus
Yes
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section, GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section, GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3090 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3094 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3090 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3094 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Location section. Constellations as explicitly listed.
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Location section. Constellations as explicitly listed.
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Published sensor names, not physical count inferred from processing channels.
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Published sensor names, not physical count inferred from processing channels.
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 15
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 20 |
| Video streaming | 16 |
| Audio playback | 80 |
BApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 20 |
| Audio playback | 100 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
In the box
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In the box
iPhone 15, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Published regional bundle. Reviewer extras are not substituted.
iPhone 15 Plus, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Published regional bundle. Reviewer extras are not substituted.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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