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iPhone 15

Released 22 September 2023.6Press releaseimages.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/iphone-15-lineup-and-new-apple-watch-lineup-arrive-worldwideRead 5 October 2026September 22, 2023 report confirms all four exact iPhone 15 models arrived in Apple Store locations that day. This is actual retail, not preorder opening. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
6.12in
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic
Main camera
48MP
Rated battery capacity
Not available

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General

Series
iPhone 155Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker iPhone 15 family launch announcement.
Model numbers
A30902Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Identify your iPhone model, iPhone 15 entry. A3090 is other countries and regions hardware, including UK. US/China and other regional models are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
12 September 20235Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plusRead 5 October 2026Dated announcement September 12, 2023.
Status
Not available
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)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Reference market is UK. Nano-SIM hardware and sub-6 bands use the UK specification.
Colours
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact model finishes.
Form factor
Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows a non-folding handset.
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
147.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Maker metric body dimension.
Width
71.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Maker metric body dimension.
Thickness
7.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Maker metric body dimension.
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Weight
171g(6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset without accessories.
Frame
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section identifies the external aluminium band.
Front
Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section.
Back
Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Colour-infused glass back.
Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.
Water resistance depth
6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Maximum laboratory depth under IEC 60529. Resistance is not permanent.
Water resistance time
30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Maximum laboratory time under IEC 60529.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. UK model supports one nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM. These are alternatives with two active subscriptions.
Stylus
Not available
Stylus name
Not available

Display

Screen size
6.12in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.12 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Resolution
1179 × 2556px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.
Pixel density
459.9ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:94Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Display specification states 19.5:9, a published rounded aspect ratio.
Display type
OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly says OLED. Adaptive refresh alone does not establish LTPO.
Display type (as published)
Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maker technology name.
Max refresh rate
60Hz4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Display section. Fixed maximum 60 Hz.
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness, separate from HDR and outdoor claims.
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
2,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Peak outdoor brightness, not sustained full-screen brightness.
Peak display brightness (claimed)
1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display section. Peak HDR brightness, not sustained full-screen brightness.
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Playback HDR formats, not recording formats.
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Always-on display
No4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review introduction explicitly says this model has no always-on display.
Front camera cutout
Pill1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Display Dynamic Island and model diagram.
Cover screen size
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available

Platform

OS at launch
iOS 175Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plusRead 5 October 2026Launch release states iOS 17 accompanies the newly announced family. Current spec page OS text has changed since launch.
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact model chip.
Process
Not available
CPU cores
61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Two performance and four efficiency cores.
CPU configuration
CountCore
2Performance
4Efficiency
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Maker states counts but not clocks.
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Apple 5-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact model GPU configuration.
NPU performance
Not available

Memory

RAM
6GB4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model review Memory section. 6 GB installed. Tested 128 GB European unit.
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Decimal 1 TB is 1000 GB, not filesystem-reported space.
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available

Rear cameras

Physical rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)AutofocusOISField of view
Main481.626PDAFYesNot available
Ultrawide122.413Not availableNot available120°
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.
Number of rear cameras
2
Main camera
48MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, distinct from video zoom and advertised optical-quality crop range.
Flash
True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Camera section.
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.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216060
19201080240
128072030
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest stated capture rate at each resolution, including 1080p slow motion. 2.8K Action mode lacks exact pixel dimensions and is omitted.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Dolby Vision up to 4K60.
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. HEVC and H.264 are explicitly documented for recording.
Video stabilisation
Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Main sensor-shift and Cinematic video stabilisation. Pro has optical stabilisation on its physical 3x lens. Pro Max 5x uses 3D sensor shift. Shared 3x/5x sibling lines do not add cameras.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. This model captures rear 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps.

Front camera

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Autofocus
Main121.9PDAF
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.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216060
19201080120
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. Includes stated 1080p slow motion.
Front autofocus
Yes

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Additional features and Speakers section identifies physical stereo/dual speaker system.
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows USB-C and no 3.5 mm socket.
Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback section. File format support is not evidence of Bluetooth codecs.
Microphones
Not available

Network

Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section, exact UK reference hardware.
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.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Published UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
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.
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.
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Complete UK Mobile and Wireless radio list specifies sub-6 GHz without mmWave. US hardware is excluded.
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Satellite
Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Safety or Peace of Mind section. Emergency SOS is explicitly stated. No satellite voice calling is inferred.
Wi-Fi calling
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling section. Carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section.
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section.
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. NFC reader mode.
Ultra-wideband
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Location section. Constellations as explicitly listed.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion section.
USB data standard
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion section. Device protocol and maximum speed, not cable rating.
Video out over USB
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion and Video Playback sections. Native DisplayPort over USB-C up to 4K HDR. Adapter is sold separately.
IR blaster
Not available
FM radio
Not available

Features and sensors

Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Face ID section. TrueDepth facial authentication.
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.
Extra buttons
Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. Extra physical control beyond ordinary volume and side buttons.
Haptic motor
Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Environmental section identifies the Taptic Engine, including its material composition.

Battery and charging

Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Battery type
Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Video playback20
Video streaming16
Audio playback80
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up-to maker runtimes for this UK model. Battery life depends on configuration, usage and other factors.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
USB Power Delivery4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Connections section explicitly states USB-C Power Delivery. Reviewer adapter/input claims do not establish maker maximum handset input.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a separately sold Apple 20 W adapter or higher. Adapter rating does not establish handset maximum input.
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. MagSafe and Qi charging.
Wireless charging power
15W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Maximum is MagSafe 15 W. Qi is 7.5 W.
Wireless standards
MagSafe, Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Only standards expressly listed in this exact live specification document.
Built-in alignment magnets
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026MagSafe section. Built-in magnet array and alignment magnet.
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Mains adapter and EarPods are explicitly excluded.
Included adapter rated power
Not available

Measured

Geekbench single-core
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
306Hz4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-15-smartphone-in-review-The-Apple-phone-finally-zooms-in-closer.762555.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section Screen flickering/PWM box, worst case 306 Hz. Tested 128 GB European unit. Software: iOS 17.0.3. Exact brightness percentage for the worst-case box is unstated.
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available

EU label and regulatory

EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111831Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Maker wording, no unproved M/T score.

In the box

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.

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